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Christianity and the Immigration Issue

Today I am taking part in a synchroblog on immigration and how it relates to faith. As Congress debates how to handle illegal immigrants already within U.S. borders and how to more effectively handle hopeful immigrants in the future, Christians will need to consider what it means to love these new neighbors in our midst. Below are the links to others who have written on this topic. For my thoughts, visit my post on loving our immigrant brother. Mike Victorino at Still A Night Owl - Being the Flag Liz Dyer at Grace...

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September, 8 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
Loving our Immigrant Brother

When I was a child, I got in trouble for something I did to my sister. I was told to go to the den, because my room had toys. It's not much of a punishment if the room you're banished to has toys. In the den were my family's books, among which, a large collection of “moral” books. I can't remember their names, but they were a set of books where each one focused on a different moral: lying, stealing, cheating, pride, meanness. While sitting in this room being punished, I collected together all the books that...

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September, 4 2010 • 5 Comments • 0 Faves
His name is Sam

I am not an apologist for Brian McLaren. I have one of his books, which I thought was pretty good, but I could pretty much take or leave much of what he says. I do have an issue though when people dismiss outright - or cry heresy on - a person or idea based on their preconceived notions. Virgel, below, gives a good story on this: by Virgil Vaduva There is a perception I have that smoking cigars and discussing theology is a mix that God is somehow present in; the smoke of premium, hand-rolled cigars rolling...

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February, 14 2010 • 1 Comment • 0 Faves
Recycle Your Faith

Yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down with Craig Spinks of Recycle Your Faith and Quadrid Productions and do a little interview about my journey through my faith. It was a very cathartic experience. We chatted about thoughts, experiences, and changes in my faith, and my views on what's important. The interview was a part of a larger interview with Emerging Desert, and Joy, Jim, Adam, and Jacob all contributed as well. I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product. Craig and his wife, Sara, have been...

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January, 21 2010 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
Gay Adoption: Who wants to cast the first stone?

No matter what you think about gay marriage and adoption, you have to wonder what is worse: A life in foster care, or a life with a gay family. From the policies of many conservatives, the latter is much worse. Growing up without caring parents, having high chances of living the rest of your life on the streets, receiving a lower level of education, and learning few marketable skills, is a far more acceptable fate than being in the house of two women or two men. As an adopted person myself, I would certainly choose...

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December, 1 2009 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
Peter Rollins: Bring the pub tour to Phoenix!

Dear Peter,Look, I know Phoenix, AZ. does not seem like the first place that would foster the thinkers you're looking for. We're an ever-stretching suburbia dotted by the occasional megachurch and Mormon ward. Which is why we'd welcome you all the more.There are many in Phoenix who are looking to experience God outside of our traditions. People who are serving selflessly, engaging each other, and reaching out to the outcasts. There are people who are refugees from other faith communities who need encouragement...

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November, 24 2009 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
The Manhattan Declaration - The good and the bad

WASHINGTON – Evangelical, Orthodox and Catholic leaders who unveiled the "Manhattan Declaration" Friday insisted the document is not a political ploy. Rather, it is a testament to their common Christian witness as they stand to uphold what they believe are the three most foundational issues in society – the sanctity of life, the historic understanding of marriage, and religious liberty. via www.christianpost.com So I have to give credit where credit is due: A group of faith leaders who normally spend their...

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November, 21 2009 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves
Why I am emergent

I might consider this a coming out of sorts. Certainly, many people close to me know of my involvement with Emerging Desert. This post is for the rest of you, but it's mostly for my own ability to write things out and have an explanation for my thoughts. A few years ago I was a part of what many would consider a megachurch. I was on staff there, I worked there, and I was deeply involved. But there came a point when I couldn't be involved as much as I might have liked, due to college and work. When this happened...

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November, 16 2009 • 0 Comments • 0 Faves

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Christianity and the Immigration Issue

Loving our Immigrant Brother

His name is Sam

Recycle Your Faith

Gay Adoption: Who wants to cast the first stone?

Peter Rollins: Bring the pub tour to Phoenix!

The Manhattan Declaration - The good and the bad

Why I am emergent

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