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February 2022

February 24, 2022

On the Theological Ethics of Assassinating Vladimir Putin

On the Theological Ethics of Assassinating Vladimir Putin Earlier tonight, Russian President...

May 2020

May 29, 2020

God in the Flames: Reflections on the Riots

We watch as violence engulfs our cities...and we have no idea what to do. ...

January 2018

January 30, 2018

The Price of Defiance: Thrift Store Spirituality

There is something about thrift stores. The colors. The diversity. The smell. The...

September 2017

September 19, 2017

Scout Schultz: Dying to Live

I can remember that night. I wanted to take all of the pills. I...

August 2017

August 12, 2017

The Heresy of Salvation: A Parable

The Heresy of Salvation: A Parable Lightening crashes. The day is heavy....

March 2017

March 05, 2017

#5 / Jonestown Theology: Lenten Explorations in the Valley of Death

God is never lost. In the midst of great evil, God is there. I...

February 2017

February 10, 2017

Pastors: Your Press Conferences Suck

Early this morning, I was scrolling through my Facebook feed. I couldn't help but...

January 2017

January 12, 2017

The Death Penalty in Our Communities

Last night, Christopher Wilkins was executed. An admitted killer of many people, Wilkins was...

January 05, 2017

The Thrill of Violence and The Absence of Conscience

Just a few days ago, an 18-year-old man with special needs was abducted in...

June 2016

June 17, 2016

On the One Year Anniversary of the Tragedy at Mother Emanuel AME Church

Almost a year ago, I released this statement to numerous outlets after learning of...

April 2016

April 22, 2016

Her name is Amy Francis-Joyner

I love Prince. We experienced the loss of a true cultural icon this week....

October 2015

October 30, 2015

Standing in the Need of Prayer

What happened? What was that? I felt something. It was more than something. It felt...

July 2015

July 27, 2015

Jesus’ Flight from Peru

*This is a story used with permission and based on the experiences of an...

June 2015

June 18, 2015

On the Tragedy at Mother Emanuel AME Church

"Tragedy amplifies our desperate desire to hear a word from God. In the midst...

May 2015

May 19, 2015

A Land of Nightmares

Nightmares follow me or maybe I follow them. I was tossing and turning...

May 11, 2015

Stand Down America!

Last Saturday in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Police Officers Benjamin Deen and Liquori Tate were making...

May 03, 2015

When Violent Bigots Meet

This is not about Islam. I know too many Muslims to fall for that trick....

April 2015

April 09, 2015

A Prayer for Michael Slager: The North Charleston Killer*

*"...love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you..." -Matthew 5:44 Oh...

April 04, 2015

Jesus is Dead! : An Easter Case for a Theological Resurrection

Throughout my ministry, I have heard awful stories of pain, abuse and suffering. Though the...

March 2015

March 10, 2015

Not One More! : Words from Texas Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Faith Leader Lobby Day

Good afternoon. My name is Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood. I am standing right outside...

March 10, 2015

May Love Win: The Queerness of Working to Abolishing the Death Penalty

*Words Delivered at Hope for Peace & Justice's "I'm Queer and I Care Rally" at...

March 01, 2015

Lenten Reflections from the Executed: #496 Richard Cobb / April 25, 2013

*These reflections are taken from pieces of the last words of the last 40 persons...

February 2015

February 28, 2015

Lenten Reflections from the Executed: #494 Ricky Lewis / April 9, 2013

*These reflections are taken from pieces of the last words of the last 40 persons...

February 04, 2015

Texas’ Killer Christians: Praying Against a Culture of Death

In John 14:6, Jesus said, "I am the way and the truth and the...

January 2015

January 22, 2015

No More Murders! : Stop the Supreme Court and the People of Georgia with Prayer

There is an old story about Jesus. During one of his marathon sessions, the...

December 2014

December 17, 2014

The Taliban in the Self

Shots rang out. Blood was everywhere. Bodies hit the floor. Children screamed. The images...

September 2014

September 20, 2014

I AM the Light of the World: Connecting Queerly with the Gospel of John at Living Faith Covenant Church

Queer Theology goes beyond identity. Queer Theology seeks to affirm people for who God...

September 16, 2014

A Lesbian is Murdered and Nobody Cares…

"Lesbian Murdered." What if that was all the news headlines said? I have a...

September 10, 2014

Claiming Justice and Killing Jesus: The Execution of Willie Trottie

"...I was in prison, and you visited me." Jesus doesn't say, "I was not...

August 2014

August 23, 2014

The Violence of Demanding Peaceful Protest: The Missteps of Clergy in Ferguson

"We don't want anyone getting arrested or lashing out in anger. It is your job...