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Tuesday :: November 18, 2008
The Academy, the Polis, and the Resurgence of Religion: An Interview with Graham Ward
by Brandy Daniels
As early as middle school, students attend different classes for their different subjects—Math, English, Science, Social Studies, et cetera. By the time they reach college, students choose which discipline they want to focus in—their “major.” After majoring in a specific field, some students go on to “master” it—be it in Education, Divinity, Biochemistry, or British Literature. The result is that many students become cloistered in their departments, unaware of how their course of study connects with other disciplines in the university. Theology is no exception.Theologian Graham Ward ca . . .
Thursday :: November 13, 2008
Pure Enough
by Scott Cairns
And if the tribal dialect has yet to besufficiently restored,
and if the pique and pallor of the public
discourse yet continues
to obscure and to efface without the merest
whisper of chagrin, one
might nonetheless resolve to hold the line within,
whenever possible
among one’s also wincing cohort, honoring
the latent beauty of
the true, or, short of truth, what might for the moment
pass for it.
Tuesday :: November 11, 2008
Paradise Lost: Holy War and Recovering Hope for this World
by Rita Nakashima Brock
The following lecture was given at the Film, Faith, and Justice forum in Seattle, Washington on October 25, 2008.Film, Faith, and Justice is a forum exploring the relationship between theology and social justice. As host to the Human Rights Watch Traveling Film Festival, this forum uses films, keynote lectures, and discussion panels to engage modern issues of faith and social justice.
The images below were used as slides in Rev. Brock's address.
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Wednesday :: November 5, 2008
Race, Identity, and the Darker Side of Christianity
by J. Kameron Carter
The following lecture addresses issues of race, theology, and modernity. The lecture was given at the Film, Faith, and Justice forum in Seattle, Washington, on October 25, 2008.Film, Faith, and Justice is a forum exploring the relationship between theology and social justice. As host to the Human Rights Watch Traveling Film Festival, this forum uses films, keynote lectures, and discussion panels to engage modern issues of faith and social justice. On this particular evening the film The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo was shown and is referred to numerous times in Dr. Carter’s lecture.
The fol . . .
Tuesday :: November 4, 2008
Blues President
by Performance Poet, Matthew Brouwer
I want a blues president,one who know each note of the pentatonic.
I want a president who’s not ashamed to admit he’s smoked chronic.
Because at times the pain’s too strong,
I want a president who’s not ashamed to have been wrong.
I want a president who knows blues notes,
who hears them in his head when he addresses the nation.
I want a president who goes after the blues vote
because he’s drawn to its slow, sad vibration.
And when he watches those words cross the teleprompt screen,
he sees them like well-worn piano keys.
And he& . . .
- The Academy, the Polis, and the Resurgence of Religion: An Interview with Graham Ward :: Brandy Daniels
- Paradise Lost: Holy War and Recovering Hope for this World :: Rita Nakashima Brock
- Race, Identity, and the Darker Side of Christianity :: J. Kameron Carter
- Justice without Faith is Dead :: Eugene McCarraher
- Accommodation, Islamophobia, and the Politics of Mobilization: An Interview with Charles Taylor (Part Three of Three) :: Ron Kuipers
- A Review of Amy Black's 'Beyond Left and Right: Helping Christians Make Sense of American Politics' :: Matt Jenson
- A Communion of Tears: Henryk Górecki’s Symphony No. 3 and the Fellowship of Human Suffering :: Steven Wingate
- The Monk and the Hymn: Encountering Grace in the Work of Thelonious Monk :: Scott Small
- Hope on the Wing: Encounters With The Innocence Mission :: Jude Joseph Lovell
- There's Music Everywhere: An Interview with Michael Nau of Page France and the Cotton Jones Basket Ride :: Brian Munz
- Pure Enough :: Scott Cairns
- Blues President :: Performance Poet, Matthew Brouwer
- A House Divided :: Marjorie Maddox
- Back to Storytelling: An Interview with Godly Play Trainer, Gertrud Nelson :: Becky Crook, with an introduction by Cindy Spencer, Children and Youth Ministries Coordinator at Saint Mark’s Cathedral
- Pavlovian responses :: Rhonda Mino-Melanson
- Patriotism, Religious Loyalism, and Dissent :: Moderator: Jeff Keuss; Panelists: Eugene McCarraher and Christopher L. Heuertz
- Making a Redemptive Political Culture: An Interview with Andy Crouch :: Chris Keller and Scott Small
- A Vocation of Service: Finding Life in the 'Wrong' Places :: Christopher L. Heuertz
- Following Jesus in a Political Climate of Fear: An Interview with Scott Bader-Saye :: Chris Keller
- Between Sojourners and the Simple Way? Rethinking Radical, Evangelical Politics in ’08 with John Howard Yoder :: Tim Kumfer
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ALL men are created equal. MILK Trailer.
Timothy Wright says ::
Every man is created equal, the same can not be said about every culture being of equal value. TimREAD MORE >
In Endless Song
jennw2ns says ::
This is something I\'ve been thinking about, more or less consciously, all year. I think this post is great . . . but I think the challenge of it, while also great, is a lot harder.READ MORE >
The Gospel to the Fearful
kate lewis says ::
You are speaking my language. Fear is an overwhelming emotion whenever I try to make sense of where I fit into God\'s perspective of the world. Thank you for your educated and sensitive viewpoint. I look forward to reading further insight from you . . .READ MORE >
Between Sojourners and the Simple Way? Rethinking Radical, Evangelical Politics in ’08 with John Howard Yoder
Darren says ::
Tim, this is an excellent article. It\'s interesting to see how Yoder has been somewhat co-opted by both Wallis and Claiborne. One of the other helpful aspects of Yoder\'s thought that applies equally well to this essay is how he encourages ana . . .READ MORE >
Between Sojourners and the Simple Way? Rethinking Radical, Evangelical Politics in ’08 with John Howard Yoder
andrewjulasich says ::
\"Where do we go from here? is a question many social-justice-concerned evangelicals are asking.\" This is the question we are asking. Recently on my blog I lamented over how blurry the way forward seems to be. Is it worth the daunting task of att . . .READ MORE >
Between Sojourners and the Simple Way? Rethinking Radical, Evangelical Politics in ’08 with John Howard Yoder
brentdavidmaher says ::
Thanks for providing such a helpful way of framing Wallis and Claiborne. I read \"Body Politics\" recently and have been challenged by Yoder\'s ideas regarding the relationship of the world and the church. Thanks for so aptly applying it to radical e . . .READ MORE >
Between Sojourners and the Simple Way? Rethinking Radical, Evangelical Politics in ’08 with John Howard Yoder
andyrowell94 says ::
This is a very fine essay. Well done, Tim. I have read a lot of Yoder and have am sympathetic with Wallis and Claiborne as well. Well done. Andy Rowell Th.D. Student Duke Divinity School http://www.andyrowell.net/READ MORE >
Religious Belonging in an "Age of Authenticity": A Conversation with Charles Taylor (Part Two of Three)
thedude says ::
it will be out this thursday for sure, it is called, \" Secularism, Islamophobia, and the Politics of Mobilization: An Interview with Charles Taylor (Part Three)\"READ MORE >
Religious Belonging in an "Age of Authenticity": A Conversation with Charles Taylor (Part Two of Three)
Ben says ::
I think by the end of the week and possibly earlier.READ MORE >
Religious Belonging in an "Age of Authenticity": A Conversation with Charles Taylor (Part Two of Three)
Long says ::
When will the third part of this conversation be posted?READ MORE >
Why "post-emergent" village?
thenewyorker says ::
This resonates with me like a loud gong...READ MORE >
On What Could Quite Rightly Pass for a Fetish: Some Thoughts on Whether “Every Christian Should ‘Quite Rightly Pass for an Atheist’”
Ben says ::
An interesting question indeed, but I\'m afraid there is no room here for a proper response. One could spend an entire essay exploring the metaphysical conditions of possibility (or lack thereof) behind late night diner food.READ MORE >
Mystery and Mayhem:
Reading Bulgakov’s The Master and Margarita While Dating an Atheist in Seattle
roga7pw says ::
I felt gratitude for this article.READ MORE >
On What Could Quite Rightly Pass for a Fetish: Some Thoughts on Whether “Every Christian Should ‘Quite Rightly Pass for an Atheist’”
Thomas Bridges says ::
Good stuff Ben, but could you say more about the metaphysics of the ham scrambler?READ MORE >
(a culture of) Life after the Religious Right: An Interview with Jim Wallis
gjtalsky says ::
I enjoyed Chris Keller's interview with Jim Wallis. It appears that Wallis has much to offer to modern social thought. He challenges us greatly. Thanks. gjtREAD MORE >