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February 2018

February 22, 2018

Mistake in yesterday’s Billy Graham post

I erred in trying to impute Reagan-era and subsequent evangelical disdain for mainline Protestantism to...

March 2017

March 29, 2017

My ‘bad-faith’ ‘review’ of the Benedict option

I appreciate Rod Dreher taking the time to consider and address some "strange mischaracterizations" from...

March 22, 2017

Mainline Protestants: Hidden in plain sight

Before you blame mainline decline on theology or politics, look at demographics.

March 09, 2017

Why are white conservative Christians so afraid?

I highly encourage people who have studied this question (quantitatively or qualitatively) or others with...

March 03, 2017

Glitter Ash Wednesday: A (very) modest defense

I want to concede a few points that may have gotten lost in my remonstrance.

February 2017

February 24, 2017

Why anti-gay wedding vendors should discriminate more

Paradoxically, the more a wedding vendor discriminates against straight couples, the more we should tolerate...

February 24, 2017

Why opposing same sex marriage isn’t like racism

The parallel to Jim Crow is bonkers, as though Pope Francis is no better a...

February 07, 2017

Forsaking whiteness: Is it possible? Would it help?

This is a vital, provocative question. I would be so curious to hear from others....

January 2017

January 18, 2017

Of course the National Cathedral should participate in Trump’s inauguration

Critics rightly point out that Trump is obnoxious and unchristian. But the Washington National Cathedral...

January 16, 2017

Progressive faith leaders fête Obama in new book

Last Thursday at the National Press Club, I was fortunate to witness a blessed gathering...

December 2016

December 24, 2016

The most beautiful Christmas prayer ever

Every Christmas Eve in Cambridge, England, the Choir of King's College performs A Festival of...

December 20, 2016

Would you buy a LGBT Nativity ornament w/ two Josephs?

A Nativity ornament with two Marys or two Josephs is a pretty deliberate provocation that...

December 12, 2016

Is Trump’s election filling mainline Protestant pews?

Liberal Protestants want to believe that they are seeing something more than just usual seasonal...

December 05, 2016

Catholic divorce, remarriage & Communion: A primer for Protestants

A few have asked for help in understanding the debate. I hope to helpfully to...

November 2016

November 29, 2016

When is it appropriate to play Christmas music?

Whether you are a Holly-jolly, a Semi-purist, a Purist, or a Liturgical purist, I'm here...

November 11, 2016

Saint Martin of Tours offers inspiration in uncertain times

Saint Martin stood up for principles and never ceased doing good. Sounds like a good...

November 08, 2016

What is an evangelical? (w/FAQ)

"Evangelical" is a theological distinction. It is not a synonym for "white non-Catholic."

November 07, 2016

Trump campaign ad played in churches played Nov. 6

A number of Christian worshippers began their Sunday with an exhortation to vote for Donald...

November 06, 2016

Trump promises to boost church attendance. Can he make Sunday school great again?

This is one of the most idiotic, incoherent ramblings I saw from Trump during the...

November 01, 2016

The Reformation: Looking back (and forward) 500 years

What is the Protestant Reformation's continuing relevance in our public and private lives?

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