A Couple Questions
As someone recently posted, I support protesters (generally) who do not commit crimes* and I support police (generally) who do not commit crimes. Just watched a video of police in…
Gandhi on Jesus
Was Gandhi a better Christian than many Christians? Or, was he a wise Hindu who had a higher view of religion itself? Maybe he was “just” a wise person? Most…
Moon Shine
These poetic words came easily the other night. . . Midnight moon face washed by waves of light clouds flashes heat-lightning stars beyond reflecting. . . eyes lifted to the…
Muir and White Supremacy
I wrote this essay in response to recent interpretations of John Muir as a racist. This is not a defense of the indefensible but a more wholistic view of the…
John Muir a Racist?
I’m in total support of each one of us honestly facing our own history, and telling the full, true stories of our historical figures, even heroes. Maybe especially our heroes.…
Paradox of Christian Nationalism
I just borrowed my wife’s copy of The Power Worshippers by Katherine Stewart, and ate it up. I highly recommend it for anyone who is concerned about the merging of…
From Preaching to Teaching
I continue to enjoy receiving invitations to speak in congregations, schools and group settings. In years past, I would be asked to “preach,” understood as “delivering a message” or giving…
