Boomer fathers and sons
“Son, I need to talk to you.” When Dad said these seldom-welcome words to his boomer son, I knew what was coming: either correction I did not want, or advice I did not think I needed.
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Miracle Minnie
“What did you bring us? Mom, what’d you bring us?” That is always the chorus from my children upon my return from any overnight trip, never mind that some trips are to exotic locals such as Winnsboro, S.C.
Culture War without end
(ABP) — Over the last 10 years I have written two books and countless articles in which I suggested and hoped that the culture war between cultural conservatives and cultural liberals would — and should — end.
Reconstructing Christianity in China (K. H. Ting and the Chinese Church)
by Philip L. Wickeri. Orbis Books, Maryknoll, New York, 2007. Pb., 516 pp. $50. Published in cooperation with the American Society of Missiology.
Learning from two restaurants
My two favorite restaurants in New York City are Cafe con Leche, a plain Caribbean place at 96th and Amsterdam and, 10 blocks farther down Amsterdam, a tiny hamburger joint called Harriet’s Kitchen, which does mostly delivery business.
Kenyan religion leaders generally positive about Obama speech
NAIROBI — (ENI) Christian and Muslims leaders in Kenya have praised U.S. President Barack Obama's address to the Muslim world as motivating and conciliatory, though some Islamic scholars have urged him to back his words with action.
Obama praised for pushing religious freedom
(ENI/RNS)--President Barack Obama urged Islamic nations to recognize the importance of religious freedom and democratic values in his Cairo speech on June 4, but he failed to take a hard line on repressive laws, according to the chairwoman of a religious freedom watchdog panel, Religion News Service reports.
Roman Catholic sister named new dean at SFTS
San Anselmo, Calif. – Dr. Elizabeth Liebert will become the first Roman Catholic sister named as dean of a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) seminary this summer when she takes over the position at San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Decline and fall
In years past, national news magazines have published holy week cover articles announcing the death of Jesus and the death of God. This year, God and Jesus survived, but Christian America died.
Presbyteries seek ways to avoid budget cuts, generate new revenue
“Give to the presbytery!” probably does not top the “To-Do” list for many Presbyterians.
Churches say economic crisis destroying Caribbean safety net
(ENI) A group of economists and church representatives from the Caribbean says the economic crisis has provoked increased levels of crime and violence in the region and has led to the destruction of social safety nets.
U.S. Hispanic Christian groups divided over 2010 census
(ENI-RNS) — Two prominent Hispanic Christian organizations are divided on whether Latinos should participate in the 2010 U.S. census, while U.S. Catholic bishops say it’s in everyone’s “best interest to be counted.”
Book notes: A supplement to the April 20 Spring Book edition
Acts, by Richard I. Pervo. Hermeneia. Fortress, 2009. Hb., 838 pp. $85.
Touching Lives
Easily gathered metrics like Sunday attendance are useful but deceptive.
What a Wonderful World: “Earth” and “Up” film reviews
Somewhere in Antarctica, two polar bear cubs take their first look at the chilling, snowy world.
Films in review: “Terminator: Salvation” and “Night At the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian”
“Terminator: Salvation” is a step backward in the classic series, because the logic is so inconsistent.
Seminaries tightening belts in tough economic times
Will the seminaries survive? Given a dependence upon free will offerings and endowment income, seminaries all around the world are struggling to keep their doors open amid the recent economic downturn.
Memorial service held for Carl S. Dudley
A memorial service was held April 25 at Immanuel Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) in Hartford, Conn., for the Rev. Carl S. Dudley, a renowned innovator in connecting churches with their communities.
Young adult World
I have rewritten the Young Adult Ministry section on the Church Wellness Web site (www.churchwellness.com) at least five times in the past few weeks.
The right way to doubt
Toxic forms of religion are killing us — sometimes literally, sometimes spiritually. It’s time to look into our own hearts. Are we part of the problem?
Methodist high court rules on gay marriage, Bush library
(RNS) The United Methodist Church’s highest court has ruled that clergy may not officiate at same-sex unions, even in states where such marriages are legal, and gave the final approval for the George W. Bush Library to be built at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
Commentary: Reflections on “Reformed use of Scripture”
Robert Trawick, in “Reformed Use of Scripture,” The Presbyterian Outlook (April 13, 2009), makes several assertions that call for a response.
2009 Seminary commencements
Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Austin, Texas
2009 commencement ceremonies held
Alma College, Alma, Mich.
Presbyterian college presidents reaffirm church-college connections
“What is our Presbyterian stake in the educational enterprise?
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