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May 2018

May 03, 2018

Author Interview – Tony and Linda Bartlett: Seven Stories: How to Study and Teach the Nonviolent Bible

In this episode of the RavenCast, Lindsey Paris-Lopez and I are joined by our special guests,...

April 2018

April 30, 2018

Spiritual Pruning: Racism in the United States

God is often described metaphorically as a gardener in the Bible, says Rev. Adam Ericksne....

April 27, 2018

Does Facebook Fuel Revenge? – The RavenCast

Join Suzanne Ross and Adam Ericksen as they discuss Facebook's recent PR problems. Should people...

April 24, 2018

Seven Stories – Chapter 4: Wrath to Compassion

Join Adam Ericksen and Lindsey Paris-Lopez as they discuss the shift of seeing God as...

April 23, 2018

The Art of Being Sheep

Jesus is the Good Shepherd, which means we are his sheep. But who wants to...

April 20, 2018

Drinking the Cup of Poison: What Jesus Christ Superstar Gets Wrong About Gethsemane

Jesus Christ Superstar gets “Gethsemane” all wrong. I hate to say that, because I have...

April 19, 2018

Why Evangelicals Are Hypocrites and So am I

Evangelicals support Trump at a record number. Is their support hypocritical? Adam Ericksen has a...

April 17, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review, Part 3: The Land and Its Loss

In this episode of the RavenCast, Lindsey Paris-Lopez and I discuss the third chapter of Anthony...

April 16, 2018

Jesus, Stephen Colbert, and the Resurrected Life

Improv has a lot to teach us about life. Rev. Adam Ericksen explains the connections...

April 15, 2018

The Land And Its Promise for Palestinians and Israelis

How much violence could be deterred, how much suffering averted, how much pain and grief...

April 12, 2018

Jimmy Kimmel, Sean Hannity, and How to Save Our Souls

Jimmy Kimmel and Sean Hannity got into a Twitter war. One modeled how to move...

April 11, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review, Part 2: Violence to Forgiveness

When we perceive violence in God, we approach each other in rivalry. When we recognize...

April 09, 2018

Sermon: Holy Humor: What’s So Funny about the Atonement?

Have you ever thought of the Christian view of Atonement as like a practical joke?...

April 06, 2018

Jesus Christ Superstar: Sex, Politics, and God – The RavenCast

Join Suzanne Ross and Adam Ericksen as they discuss sex, politics, and God in NBC's...

April 04, 2018

Reclaiming Martin Luther King’s “Beloved Community Today”

Martin Luther King, Jr. died 50 years ago today. Join Adam Ericksen as he explores...

April 03, 2018

Seven Stories Book Review, Part 1: From Oppression to Justice

Is the Bible simply a violent book that leads its adherents to violence? Or does...

April 03, 2018

Gratitude For My Muslim Friends On “Love A Muslim Day”

My Dearest Muslim Friends, Assalaamu Alaikum. Today around the world, people are turning a campaign...

April 02, 2018

Only Fools Believe in the Resurrection

Whether you believe in the resurrection as a metaphor or as a literal event, you...

March 2018

March 29, 2018

The Spirituality of Pope Francis: Fake News, Peace Journalism, and Holy Week

In this episode of the RavenCast, Suzanne Ross and I discuss Pope Francis's document titled,...

March 28, 2018

In Remembrance of Me

Editor’s Note: As the Triduum approaches, Teaching Nonviolent Atonement offers this updated Maundy Thursday reflection. An...

March 27, 2018

Passion Sunday Meditation

In the beginning, there was Love. And Love was joyful, and Love was playful. Lover...

March 26, 2018

Palm Sunday: Marching for Our Lives

On Saturday people throughout the world marched for our lives. Did you know that the...

March 23, 2018

The Spirituality of Pope Francis, Fake News, and Holy Week – The RavenCast

Truth is under assault! What's the deal with "Fake News"? Join Suzanne Ross and Adam...

March 20, 2018

Overcoming Hate and White Supremacy: A Frank Conversation with Christian Picciolini

White supremacy is on the rise. What should we do about it? Listen to Adam...

March 19, 2018

St. Patrick, Snakes, and Cosmic Love

The spiritual life isn't always easy. But like Patrick, if we keep our eyes on...

March 16, 2018

Walking the Walk of Peace: Our Children Shall Lead Us

To the students who walked out of class Wednesday, for your love, for your courage, for...

March 16, 2018

Stephen Hawking and the Scientific Evidence for God

Can a scientific theory lead us to God? Join Adam Ericksen as he explores a...

March 13, 2018

Sowing Seeds of Love: My Daughter Wrestles with a Sunday School Parable

We were sitting in a circle, children and teachers, listening to the storyteller before breaking...

March 12, 2018

How Progressive Christians Can Reclaim John 3:16

The following is an interactive sermon I led at Clackamas United Church of Christ, near...

March 06, 2018

Guns, Racism, and Mimetic Theory: Disarming Fear With Love

Recent developments in the gun control debate make me cautiously hopeful that our nation...

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