Monthly Archives: September 2009
Chicago 2016
I am not an economist. I am not a political scientist. I am not a resident of Chicago. For these reasons, and for many more, I am totally unqualified for having a logical reason to support Chicago’s bid for the … Continue reading
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Part 2 – What is religious violence?
This is part 2 of my blog series based on the lecture of Dr. Martin Marty. His lecture was titled, “Religion and Violence and the global searches for peace.” He gave this lecture at Wesley United Methodist Church in Urbana. … Continue reading
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Good Recipe: Bruschetta
Everytime I make this little concoction I am surprised how good it is. It is not something I made up, but I haven’t had it better any where else. 2 tomatoes or a bunch of cherry tomatoes pinch of kosher … Continue reading
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I love you one
Today I after breakfast I rose from the table to go to church, and I looked at my wife and two year old daughter and said, “I love you two.” My daughter said, “What about Basil? [our dog]“ So I … Continue reading
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Religion and Violence, Part 1 – Why talk about it?
Last week I went to a lecture by Dr. Martin Marty. Marty is a church historian and vital social commentator. His column in The Christian Century has been a treasured resource for thousands of clergy and lay people. His lecture … Continue reading
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The Poll
Notice the new page on the top menu bar. It is called “The Poll.” Please, vote on whether or not I should try out for a football team. A real football team, with pads, and helmets, and 300 pound linemen … Continue reading
Redesign
The site looks a little different. I have removed the Top 5 and Bookshelf pages. Both of these pages were cumbersome, and the ideas were getting a little tired. I have replaced them with two more pages. One is called … Continue reading
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Invitation (or Evangelism)
Invitation (or Evangelism) by Robb McCoy A child reaches out her hand. There is no fear of rejection. There is no self conscious worry or doubt. There is invitation. There is simply music, and dancing is more fun when you … Continue reading
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The Great Response
On the first day of seminary one of my professors said, “Seminary is not about telling you the answers. Seminary is about helping you ask the right questions.” There was a part of me sitting in that room thinking, “Who … Continue reading
The Great Disconnect
Liberals trust the government to help take care of the sick and the poor, but do not trust the government to regulate “morality” issues. Conservatives trust the government to regulate “morality” issues, but want government to stay out of health care and the economy. Continue reading
