Jesus and gays
Often we hear that Jesus said nothing about homosexuality.
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Film in review “Watchmen”
It’s hard to know what to think of this movie. Yes, it’s reportedly a faithful rendition of a famous graphic novel. However, that doesn’t guarantee a good film, though it might help insure a few faithful followers.
The future of American Christianity
Editor’s Note: The OUTLOOK reported recently that the membership losses that have been shrinking mainline denominations now appear to be impacting the Roman Catholics and Southern Baptists.
Pope Benedict, Protestants denounce Northern Ireland killings
(ENI)--Pope Benedict XVI has joined Ireland's Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, and Protestant leaders in strongly condemning attacks in Northern Ireland that left two British soldiers and a policeman dead in a space of two days.
More Americans now say they have no religion, survey finds
(ENI) — The percentage of people in the United States saying they have no religion has nearly doubled since 1990, according to the American Religious Identification Survey (ARIS).
“Right to Life” advocates criticize Obama on stem cell research
NEW YORK — (ENI) "Right to Life" advocates have criticized U.S. President Barack Obama's decision to reverse policies of the administration of George W. Bush that limited federal funding for stem cell research.
Indulgences divided Christians, but now can aid unity says cardinal
ROME — (ENI) Five centuries ago, indulgences were a major source of dissent between the papacy and the followers of Martin Luther, but now they can help Christian unity, says a senior Vatican cardinal.
Benedictory: Breakfast in bed
On a cold January Sunday morning in Austin, my wife and I woke up wanting bagels — warm and fresh from a local bagel shop near the University of Texas.
Seminary in the woods
Is there a better place to discern one’s vocation than out in the woods?
Way-Points: Spirit’s respite
Our modern lives are full and we often find ourselves compelled to do more or get more with the time we have.
Common Threads
As we gather in God’s presence, we like various beads are strung,
Some with gifts of proven merit, some unheralded and unsung.
BLOG: Not welcome here
March 9, 2009 - So now I better understand the frequent complaint of Parker Williamson arising from times when he has been..
The Golden Rule
Editor’s Note: This is the thirteenth essay in a series dealing with theological topics of interest and importance to Presbyterians.
Christians rejoice at better Church-State relations in Mozambique
(ENI) Christians with links to Mozambique, a nation considered Marxist and anti-religious after its independence in 1975, have been reflecting on the way church-state relations have improved in the country since then.
GAPJC rules Twin Cities Presbytery did not err in restoring Capetz ordination
The Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area did not make a mistake when it voted in January 2008 to restore the ordination of Paul Capetz, an openly-gay theology professor who will not promise that he will live in celibacy, the General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission has ruled.
Educating the rest of us
Christian educators don’t gather at their annual APCE conference (see p. 6) to hear statistical analyses of denominational growth trends.
Linda LeBron, fellow educators, shine the light
SAN ANTONIO — Organized around the theme, “A Light to the Nations,” from Isaiah 42:6–7, the annual Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) conference drew together about 1,000 leaders from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the Reformed Church in America, the Christian Reformed Church, the Presbyterian Church of Canada, and the Moravian Church in America.
Faith-based, community groups seek public sector participation
With a new administration in Washington, faith-based groups are keeping an eye on what policies the Obama administration is supporting and how the new Congress is leaning — trying to get a sense of who will be listened to, and what role people of faith might play.
10 minutes with… Jimmy Carter
Former President Jimmy Carter’s recent book, We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan that Will Work, reviews the contributions of past U.S. presidents toward peace in Israel and Palestine, and advances his hopes that President Barack Obama might be able to complete the task.
ACC – advice or advocacy?
The advice to the 218th General Assembly (2008) from the Advisory Committee on the Constitution again brings into question the committee’s objectivity.
Lent 4: Jesus and Nicodemus
John 3:14-21
This passage represents the conclusion of Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus about rebirth and baptism, and in a sense answers Nicodemus’ final question “How can these things be?” (3:9).
We are the Presbyterians
(Editor’s note: This “hymn” may be sung to the tune “Aurelia” to
which we usually sing the words “The Church’s One Foundation.”)
Full disclosures
The heart of any effective Communications Strategy is a radical commitment to communicating information. You have to believe that constituents need and deserve information in order to participate effectively.
Lent 3: Temple cultus superceded
John 2:13-22
John’s account of Jesus’ activity in the temple portrays Jesus going to Jerusalem early in his ministry.
Lent 2: The unique Son of Man
Mark 8:31-38
Editor’s Note: This devotional is the second of seven to run in the Outlook in observance of the 2009 Lenten season. They are based on the lectionary texts for each week.
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