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January 2016

January 26, 2016

“You Have No Power Over Me”: When David Bowie Was Satan (A Tribute Of Sorts)

Introduction Oh you’ve turned my world, you precious thing… These haunting words reverberated through...

January 25, 2016

Bible Matters: Ezekiel’s Political Theology

The United States is in the midst of a presidential campaign. How should theology inform...

January 20, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Weddings, Signs, and the Flow of Divine Love

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

January 19, 2016

Star Wars and Theology Part 2: Overcoming the Myth of Good and Evil

One common critique of the Star Wars saga is that it holds a simplistic view...

January 18, 2016

Martin Luther King, Jr. – Justice, Love, and the New Jim Crow

In 1955, Martin Luther King found himself as the leader of the Montgomery Bus Boycott,...

January 14, 2016

Talking to Your Kids About Peer Pressure

The role of imitation in human behavior is central to the Montessori Method of education...

January 13, 2016

The State of the Union: Spiritual Wisdom to Heal the Political Divide

There was much to appreciate about President Obama’s speech last night. I also think that...

January 13, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Desire In the Form of a Dove

Year C, Baptism of Jesus January 10, 2016 Thomas L. Truby Acts 8:14-17 and Luke...

January 08, 2016

Star Wars & Theology: Part 1: The Epiphany of a Great Adventure

On Wednesday, Star Wars: The Force Awakens achieved an historic feat at the box office....

January 07, 2016

A Prayer For The New Year: No More Dead Children; Come, Prince of Peace, and Reign

The boy had to die. He wasn’t a boy at all; he was a threat,...

January 06, 2016

Let Us Know You Are Wheaton By Your Love

Dear Wheaton College Administration, On this day, the Feast of the Epiphany, the day of...

January 05, 2016

The RavenCast: Episode 10: Epiphany, Fear, and the Journey to God

In this episode, Lindsey Paris-Lopez and Adam Ericksen discuss the season of Epiphany. Epiphany means...

January 04, 2016

Divine Revenge? Islam and Khamenei’s False Doctrine of God

Iran and Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties yesterday after a weekend of escalating violence. On...

December 2015

December 30, 2015

Wednesday Sermon: The Peace of Christ: Context and Questions

Year C, Christmas 1 December 27th, 2015 Thomas L. Truby Colossians 3:12-17 (Common English Bible)...

December 26, 2015

Peace on Earth: Maria Montessori, the Wise Men, and King Herod

How can we develop more peaceful communities? In the video below, I explain how Maria...

December 25, 2015

A Montessori Christmas

This video is a part of the Maria Montessori Project, which aims to dramatize the life...

December 24, 2015

Bearing Fruits of Repentance: Wheaton College, Islam, and the Incarnation

The Advent season calls us to “prepare the way of the Lord” by “bearing fruit...

December 23, 2015

Wednesday Sermon: Mary Visits Elizabeth: Birthing the Mystery of God’s Love

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

December 22, 2015

RavenCast Episode 9: Remembering René Girard with Eric Gans, Andrew McKenna, and Sandor Goodhart

The mimetic theory community suffered a great loss last month. On November 4th, our teacher,...

December 21, 2015

Book Review: ‘All Set Free’ by Matthew Distefano

Introduction: From Fear to Freedom Fear is a terrible prison. Navigating the dark corridors of...

December 17, 2015

The Top 4 Myths about Syrian Refugees: Mike Huckabee and the Republican Debate

At Tuesday’s Presidential Debate, candidate Mike Huckabee had this to say about the Syrian refugee...

December 16, 2015

Wednesday Sermon: The Barn of Peace – Burning off the Chaff

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

December 15, 2015

RavenCast Episode 8: Advent as Holy Political Protest

In this episode of the RavenCast, I discuss Advent as political protest. Advent means "coming"...

December 14, 2015

Advent Meditation 2: The Way to Peace, or Seeing Muslims Through Advent Eyes

Editor's Note: This Advent meditation is based on the Gospel text for the second week...

December 11, 2015

What Should Progressives Do About Donald Trump?

Nothing. That’s right. Do nothing. Stop talking about him. Ignore Trump. I know what many...

December 09, 2015

Wednesday Sermon: Dawn Breaks Upon Us – The Gospel’s Alternative To Rome

Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how...

December 08, 2015

The RavenCast Episode 7 – Sheima Salam Sumer on True Islam, Peace, and God’s Mercy

What is true Islam? In the face of acts of terrorism by ISIS and Donald...

December 07, 2015

Advent Meditations Part 1 – Hope In the Darkness

I meant last week to start a series of Advent meditations, but found myself swamped...

December 04, 2015

America Is Possessed: Guns, War, and the Gospel’s Answers to Violence

Another mass shooting on U.S. soil and we’re all looking for answers. Actually, there were...

December 03, 2015

Chicago Police: How Corrupt is the Racist System?

On Tuesday, Mayor Rahm Emanuel fired Chicago’s police superintendent, Gary McCarthy. Somebody had to pay...

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