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The Presbyterian Outlook

The Presbyterian Outlook

Creating and curating trustworthy resources for the church, the Presbyterian Outlook connects disciples of Jesus Christ through compelling and committed conversation for the proclamation of the Gospel.

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Outlook Reporting

Hedonism, Narcissism, and the Competency of Western Culture to Change the Theology and Practice of the Church.

As the German writer Goethe put it “when eras are in decline all tendencies are subjective, but when matters are ripening for a new epoch, all tendencies are objective.”


“The cultures of North America and of Western Europe are in decline. They are obsessed with sexuality and have narcissistic and hedonistic tendencies, which, when combined with a desire for immediate gratification, are literally killing them….How can anyone think that morally sick and dying North American and European cultures are in any way competent to overturn 1970 years of Christian biblical interpretation about human sexuality and to completely ignore the testimony of the larger (and healthier) worldwide church which affirms that same-gender sexual practice is sinful?”

Movie Reviews

Film in review: “Tangled”

“Tangled” is the animated adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale “Rapunzel.” It’s a really strong production, with great singing voices, a credible plot, a big helping of humor, and a romance to root for, besides.

Movie Reviews

Film in review: “For Colored Girls”

“For Colored Girls” is Tyler Perry’s adaptation of the play “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enough.” Like good theater, it’s more about the character development, and the personality interplay, and this strong ensemble cast leaves some really strong impressions:

Movie Reviews

Film in review: “Tamara Drewe”

"Tamara Drewe” is one of those British relational comedies, where everyone is witty and clever, and seems to be doing the “Aw, shucks” routine with hands in pockets and shoes scratching the dirt and tongue planted firmly in cheek. You almost expect Hugh Grant to come shuffling onscreen with that ironic, crooked grin, shrugging and scuffling.

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The Christmas carol wars

There are any number of passionately debated controversies animating the church these days — sexuality, Christology, the Middle East — but none may raise the heat in local congregations as much as the venerable debate about exactly when the congregation starts to sing its beloved carols.

Editorials

Reading a la Craddock

Editor’s Note: Providing editorial commentary in this 2010 Fall Book issue is Roy W. Howard, pastor of St. Mark Church in Rockville, Md., and Outlook book editor.

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Survey produces church life snapshot

LOUISVILLE — The largest survey of worshippers ever conducted in the United States shows that “there is more gray hair in Presbyterian pews today” than in 2001 – Presbyterian worshippers are on average 17 years older than adults in general in the country – and that Presbyterian congregations are getting smaller and experiencing more financial stress than they were nine years ago.

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