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August 2016

August 19, 2016

The Apocalypse Revealed – The Bible Explained: Part 4

Contrary to the common understanding, Apocalypse does not mean end of the world destruction. Please,...

August 18, 2016

Gabby Douglas and a Better America

I love watching the Olympics. The world comes together for competition at its best. My...

August 15, 2016

Jesus Brings the Fire – A Progressive Reclaiming of the Apocalypse

A sermon based on Luke 12:49-56 I’ve always loved Billy Joel’s song We Didn’t Start...

August 13, 2016

A Nation of “Second Amendment People”: Rhetoric, Reality, and Redemption

Donald Trump's despicable comments about "Second Amendment people" being able to do something about Hillary...

August 11, 2016

6 Tips for Living with the Donald Trump in Your Family

Donald Trump can’t stop putting his foot in his mouth. He recently stoked fear among...

August 09, 2016

The Rebellious Nature of Infant Baptism: Yeah, You’re In

Note: A sermon preached for an infant baptism on July 24. I love baptisms. I...

August 05, 2016

Fear God? No, Jesus Frees Us from Fear

A sermon based on Luke 12:32-40 “Do not be afraid.” Those are the words...

August 04, 2016

Democracy Under Control: The Hushed and Hidden Victims at the Democratic National Convention

“I hate, I despise your festivals, and I take no delight in your solemn assemblies…....

August 01, 2016

Donald Trump, Politics, and the Scandal of Forgiveness

July was quite a month of scandals. Do you remember when Melania Trump was accused...

June 2016

June 30, 2016

“Us Versus Us” – LGBT, Pope Francis, and Religion

“There is no they,” writes Andrew Marin in his new book Us Versus Us: The...

June 28, 2016

How Jewish Wisdom Could Save the World

There are so many problems in the world. I mean, from Brexit to Trump to...

June 24, 2016

Nonviolence Is Nice, But What Would You Do If…

Trigger Warning: This article discusses nonviolent responses to situations that might create an emotional reaction...

June 23, 2016

Does God Command Murder? Moses, Rabbis, and the Senate’s Worship of Guns

After Moses came down from Mt. Sinai, he saw the Israelites worshiping a golden calf....

June 22, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: All Means All

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

June 17, 2016

The RavenCast: Police Reform, Orlando and the War on Drugs with Major Neill Franklin

Major Neill Franklin of the Baltimore police was on the front line in the war...

June 17, 2016

Transcending Phobias, Finding Hope, Building Peace after Orlando

Love must transform our fears, turn our arms of war into arms of embrace, strip...

June 16, 2016

Let Me Introduce You To “Radical Islam”

Let me introduce you to "Radical Islam." Abdul Ghaffar Khan lived in India under the...

June 15, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Division Undone

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

June 14, 2016

Deliver Us from Evil: Orlando and American Self-Reflection

I went to church on Sunday, hoping to be consoled after the deadliest mass shooting...

June 10, 2016

RavenCast: Preston Shipp – From Prosecutor to Criminal Justice Reform Advocate

Preston Shipp is a former prosecutor who is now a criminal justice reform advocate. He...

June 09, 2016

Ramadan: Doing the Impossible and Fasting From Violence

Imagine asking someone to go about a regular summer day, not changing routine, keeping up energy,...

June 07, 2016

Muhammad Ali: The G.O.A.T., White America, and Islam

Muhammad Ali was a giant. A legend whose persona was larger than life. He is...

June 02, 2016

Peter Thiel, Gawker and the Scapegoating App

Is Peter Thiel scapegoating Gawker? I’m sure you’ve followed the news – celebrity billionaire Peter...

June 01, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: Gospel Versus Religion

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

May 2016

May 30, 2016

Changing Our Mind About War

“We must change our mindset about war itself.” Throughout the entire Obama presidency, none of...

May 27, 2016

Build a Wall! – Tearing Down Barriers at High School

Does the hostile political divide leave you feeling hopeless? I often feel that way, but...

May 26, 2016

The RavenCast – God Is Gender Queer – A Conversation with Rev. Amber Churchill

In this episode of the RavenCast, I talk with the Rev. Amber Churchill, ordained pastor...

May 25, 2016

Wednesday Sermon: The Three Musketeers – A Sermon on the Trinty

Reverend Tom Truby shows that mimetic theory is a powerful tool that enables pastors to...

May 23, 2016

Reading the Bible with René Girard, Edited by Michael Hardin

Editor's Note: These final published words of René Girard, in the form of an amazing collection...

May 16, 2016

But the Bible is So Violent! – On Jesus, Violence, and Interpretation

How do you interpret violence in the Bible? Do you believe that everything in the...

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