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2014-10-24T21:54:55-06:00

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the elements / apoem

Last updated on: October 24, 2014 at 9:54 pm By Jeff Hood

the elements there sits the bread it occupies our head there sits the wine to fill us swine come on down you foolish clown the elements are magic here they alleviate all of our fear go now and learn what it means to discern Read more

2014-10-21T23:20:46-06:00

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The Cycle of Violence: Voting and Texas Politics

Last updated on: October 21, 2014 at 11:20 pm By Jeff Hood

Over and over again, I listened to the voices that argued for the need to support progressive candidates that line up with progressive politics on “nearly every issue.” Unfortunately, the “nearly every issue” part always seems to exclude the death penalty here in Texas. Even the most progressive candidates are for the death penalty. There is nothing progressive about killing people and I can’t be a part of the charade of it all any more. Above all else, I... Read more

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2014-10-21T15:28:20-06:00

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Why I am an Evangelical that Supports Marriage Equality…

Last updated on: October 21, 2014 at 3:28 pm By Jeff Hood

If Jesus does not support marriage equality, then the Jesus that evangelicals taught me about is not the real Jesus. In my preschool years, we sang of a God that loved the world. In my young adult years, we talked about loving our neighbors as our self. In my education at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, we were taught how to take the good news of Jesus to the world. All of the hate, homophobia and bad news I consistently... Read more

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2014-10-21T15:09:48-06:00

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Sharing the Good News of Jesus with Southern Baptists: A Mission to Nashville

Last updated on: October 21, 2014 at 3:09 pm By Jeff Hood

“It is hard for me to not believe that homosexuality is a sin when God tells us in Leviticus to kill those who perpetuate homosexual acts.” In May of 2002, a fiery Southern Baptist preacher proclaimed these hateful words to be the words of God. Those in attendance cheered him on. Each time I think I’m so advanced in my understanding of the world that I can cease dialogue with persons more conservative than I, I remind myself of... Read more

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2014-10-17T14:00:14-06:00

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the confusion of the outside agitator: apoem

Last updated on: October 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm By Jeff Hood

the you outside agitator the run the stun outside agitator the fear the hide the side outside agitator the street the meet the anger the scowl outside agitator the shove the stumble the hate the state the fist outside agitator the cuff the stuff the chat the ride the thoughts the station outside agitator the door the walk the jail the cell the slam the rights the stare outside agitator which side of the bars are you on? Read more

2014-10-16T22:05:45-06:00

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Memories of a Trip with Ramon: Words Spoken at a Cathedral of Hope

Last updated on: October 16, 2014 at 10:05 pm By Jeff Hood

Good morning Cathedral! I think it is appropriate for me to tell you a little about my week on the same day that we are remembering and celebrating the life of Matthew Shepard. When Matthew Shepard died, there were so many of us who promised “never again.” We declared, “When we meet situations of injustice we are going to stand up and do something. Never again will we let such moments pass by without action.” This week I had... Read more

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2014-10-12T21:19:25-06:00

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The Blessing of Communion at Domestic Violence Prevention Wednesday // Cathedral of Hope UCC 10/8/14

Last updated on: October 12, 2014 at 9:19 pm By Jeff Hood

Well…I’m a little tired. I’ve had a hell of a day to be honest with you. I don’t know if any of you share such sentiments. I had two particularly painful experiences today. One was this afternoon…I shared time with a 28-year-old man who is dying of bone cancer. There was a tremendous amount of pain involved in the situation for me. I was just trying to figure out…Where is God in all of this? Right before I came... Read more

2014-10-10T22:12:16-06:00

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Beyond Borders: An Unexpected Trip to Mexico with a Dying Man

Last updated on: October 10, 2014 at 10:12 pm By Jeff Hood

I didn’t expect to be on a flight to Mexico. I thought I would spend most of today completing multiple unfinished writing projects that I have long neglected. Things changed when I met Ramon. Carrollton, Texas is not the type of place one would expect miracles to happen. When I pulled up to the apartment complex two days ago, I had no idea what I was getting into. I only had vague knowledge that a young man was dying... Read more

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2014-09-29T17:28:19-06:00

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The Inaccessible Pulpit: Rev. Justin Hancock and the Struggle for the Rights of Disabled Persons

Last updated on: September 29, 2014 at 5:28 pm By Jeff Hood

“I can’t preach in your pulpit,” United Methodist Rev. Justin Hancock informed the small audience at the Cathedral of Hope United Church of Christ. Everyone looked around stunned, until someone finally gathered the nerve to ask, “What do you mean?” “Your pulpit is not accessible to persons in wheelchairs,” Hancock poignantly replied. Ours is a congregation that takes pride in being a welcoming space for all people. Founded in 1970, the Cathedral of Hope UCC is the largest LGBT church... Read more

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2014-09-24T17:09:15-06:00

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following jesus: apoem

Last updated on: September 24, 2014 at 5:09 pm By Jeff Hood

do not be afraid yet we have fear give without payment yet we can’t survive shake the dust off yet we are still dirty is this what we are supposed to do travel around and die with you Read more

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