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Bob Cornwall's blog

The debate over homosexuality, which is tearing at the fabric of what was once mainline Protestantism and beyond, is rooted in questions of authority. Although I do believe that much of the debate is rooted deep down in questions of one's own sexuality, it also has major theological corollaries.

In reading Phyllis Tickle's The Great Emergence (Baker, 2008), I discovered this important statement, one that I do think gets at the

AnneMarie Kneebone's blog

I spent my Christmas with my family. I got to talk about some really interesting things. One of those conversations had to do with the artist Escher. Escher is an artist who is most famous for his mathematical drawings. One of his pieces is a Mobius Strip with ants on it.

My brother and I talked about the marvel of Escher's art and especially about the Mobius Strip. We discussed it with his 10 year old daughter. She was intrigued. We explained that although the Mobius Strip appears to have 2 sides, it really only has one side. As you look it, you can see that the inside is the outside and the outside is the inside. Unlike a simple loop, you can trace your finger around both the inside and the outside without lifting your finger.... READ MORE.

Tony Hunt's blog

Bart Erhman, the author of the famous “Misquoting Jesus” has written, quite simply, the single most accessible introduction - much to the chagrin of Evangelicals - for bible college students and undergrads (even young seminarians). This book looks at everything from textual criticism and historical Jesus, feminism and minority readings; all in a simple and uncluttered prose. The pictures are great, as are the boxes for fun “extra’s” to contemplate. Erhman has made his spiritual journey open for everyone in several of his books. He went from a fundamentalist to an agnostic... READ MORE.

Several blogs in our network have posted responses to Lisa Miller's recent Newsweek article on gay marriage. Thanks to David Cramer of Cramer Comments for finding these for us.

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Carol Howard Merritt's blog

As most of us know, Barack Obama asked Rick Warren to open at the Inauguration, and there has been a bit of frustration sparking around the Internet around the choice.

Why is it? After all, Obama also invited Rev. Joseph Lowery, a great Civil Rights leader, to close in prayer, showing a balance in judgment and religious convictions.

Warren is an affable guy, who has sold a gazillion books. He has a rigid stance against abortion and same-sex unions, but he has been willing to invite Obama to Saddleback (Warren’s mega-church), and sit at the table with Obama, even with many evangelicals... READ MORE.

Jim Wall's blog

When word came that Barack Obama had selected Rick Warren to give the opening prayer at his inauguration, you had to wonder, was Otis Moss III already booked?

Warren has been a leading warrior in the culture wars that have divided the nation. Reaction in opposition to Warren was swift and predictable. Many of Obama’s enthusiastic support base felt betrayed. Warren has every right to voice his opposition to the GLBT community and to speak out against choice. But that does not earn him the right to pray while the whole world watches on January 20
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Bob Cornwall's blog

Am I surprised that Barack Obama chose Rick Warren to give the invocation at his inauguration? Well, yes and no. I guess I was hoping that he would branch out beyond the circle of evangelicals who have dominated the scene the past several decades. But, Warren has become something of the new Billy Graham. Yes, he's conservative on issues like abortion and homosexuality. But he's also taken the lead on a number of social justice issues. He has provided a couple of forums for Obama to speak -- though I did feel that the forum with McCain was stacked against him... READ MORE.

Greg Garrett's blog

I don’t want people throwing shoes at my president.
And I don’t want my president doing things that make people want to throw shoes at him.

           Gregg Garrett...READ MORE.