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2020-06-08T23:34:04-06:00

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White Christians are Theologically Compromised

Last updated on: June 8, 2020 at 11:34 pm By Jeff Hood

These are crazy times. Folk don’t know what to do…especially white folk. Within the white folk arena, there is one group that seems to have lost all sense they might ever have had on reality…white Christians. On the daily, I’ve been bombarded by bizarre statements/actions that white Christians are making/taking in the name of helping. These bombardments provide a textbook example of what things look like when helping hurts. I’ve tried to refrain from having this conversation. Initially,... Read more

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2020-05-30T02:36:05-06:00

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Dallas: I’m Ashamed

Last updated on: May 30, 2020 at 2:36 am By Jeff Hood

Dallas: I’m Ashamed The hour is late. I can’t sleep. Tonight, I’ve watched the nation burn. Theologically, I don’t have a problem with the destruction of the property of the oppressor. Jesus destroyed everything he could get his hands on in the Temple. In the midst of this moment, I don’t believe that Jesus would hesitate to torch a police car…or even destroy a predatory business. The problem is that current rioting is indiscriminate. In the chaos, people are... Read more

2020-05-29T01:24:49-06:00

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God in the Flames: Reflections on the Riots

Last updated on: May 29, 2020 at 1:24 am By Jeff Hood

We watch as violence engulfs our cities…and we have no idea what to do. Maybe there is nothing to do. Perhaps love is dead. Maybe there is no us left. Perhaps I is all that is. While the answers to such propositions are fleeting…perhaps there is more of an answer than you realize…crackling there in the flames. Variations of the idols of injustice are everywhere. Daily we are asked to worship. Racism? Sexism? Capitalism? (Don’t forget that this all started over some suspected... Read more

2020-05-27T13:10:11-06:00

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George Floyd’s Final 300 Seconds/Prayers

Last updated on: May 27, 2020 at 1:10 pm By Jeff Hood

George Floyd’s Final 300 Prayers/Seconds * There is a difference between “I can’t breathe” and “I can’t breath.” Breath indicates a single attempt at breath. I want to illustrate that there was 300 attempts to get just one breath. Imagine… the same prayer for 300 seconds. George Floyd prayed it over and over again. In the midst of the terror, I believe that Jesus was there…I believe Jesus heard Floyd’s prayer…I believe that Jesus died with a knee on his... Read more

2020-05-25T00:33:19-06:00

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The US Flag at the Front of YOUR Church is Blasphemous

Last updated on: May 25, 2020 at 12:33 am By Jeff Hood

*Revised from Post Published May 2014 A United States soldier processed the flag of the United States of America in to our sanctuary as we stood at attention singing “God Bless America.” The veterans in our midst were honored as we sang the “Star Spangled Banner.” The “Battle Hymn of the Republic” proceeded the pastor’s fiery sermon on the coming destruction of our beloved nation if we “…did not turn from our wicked ways.” Somehow gays, abortion... Read more

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2020-05-19T01:10:52-06:00

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The Fruit of the Virus: A Personal Account

Last updated on: May 19, 2020 at 1:10 am By Jeff Hood

The quarantine shocked us all. Nobody expected the world to be shutdown. Of all things, people raced to acquire toilet paper. One evening I saw a local pastor, filling her cart with as much toilet paper as she could carry. Later, I saw her post on social media that she would be completely unavailable. In that moment, I realized that wiping her ass was much more important to her than loving her neighbor. Unfortunately, she was not alone. In... Read more

2020-04-25T03:18:29-06:00

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Jesus is Dead: COVID-19 and the Death of Salvation

Last updated on: April 25, 2020 at 3:18 am By Jeff Hood

I haven’t blogged recently. I haven’t felt much reason too. The times have weighed on my soul. The stories of COVID-19 have revealed many questions and supplied few answers. Strangers in a strange land they traveled. Despite the difficult circumstances, they pressed forward. They knew that the baby was coming faster than they anticipated. Finally, they reached their destination. There was no room for them upon their arrival. They were forced to sleep out in the cold. Though the... Read more

2020-04-04T00:48:51-06:00

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Loving the Least in a Time of Pandemic : On Religious Liberty & the Social Services of Churches

Last updated on: April 4, 2020 at 12:48 am By Jeff Hood

Loving the Least in a Time of Pandemic : On Religious Liberty & the Social Services of Churches *As always, the word “church” includes all religious institutions for me. Though I find the political views of both Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton to most often be detestable, I have worked very hard and am very thankful for their recent order and interpretation declaring churches to be an essential service/business. Though they probably didn’t consider it... Read more

2020-04-02T01:40:51-06:00

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Religious Liberty Matters: Fighting Back Against Unlimited Restrictions

Last updated on: April 2, 2020 at 1:40 am By Jeff Hood

“Go different routes.” “Don’t tell anybody.” “Be as discreet as possible.” “Don’t wear bright clothes.” “Just tell them that you’re going to see a friend.” “Don’t ask for directions.” “Knock five times on the door.” Stay quiet.” “Close the curtains.” “Don’t turn the lights on.” “Light the candle.” “Only one person speaks at a time.” “Our lives are at stake.” “Don’t leave together.” “We will leave one at a time every thirty minutes.” ” Don’t turn around.” The entire... Read more

2020-04-03T23:38:10-06:00

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Press Release: On Religious Liberty & Quarantine Civil Disobedience

Last updated on: April 3, 2020 at 11:38 pm By Jeff Hood

Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood [email protected] In recent days, our governments have repeatedly issued orders to prevent the spread of COVID-19. These are scary times. Restrictions are necessary. The problem arises when preventative actions begin to flippantly infringe upon basic rights. From the foundation of our nation, religious practice has been something to be protected at all costs. Make no mistake, these latest restrictions are very dangerous…and I believe unconstitutional (they are not the least restrictive... Read more

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