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Book Notes, September 2015
Donald Cozzens takes on the Catholic church, Rachel Basch explores the transgender experience, and Timothy Sedgwick asks how the church should teach morals, in our September Book Note.
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Cam’s Prayer - Reflections on a Super Bowl Petition
Cam Newton’s prayer during a Super Bowl commercial to fulfill “my way” can be judged as a defiant and powerful declaration. But is it a declaration as a member of a community, or for himself?
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Pope and Patriarch in Cuba
Pope and Patriarch kiss. What does it mean? Why is it important? To Peter Huff, Pope Francis and Russian Patriarch Kirill are giving the unity of Christians the right kind of lip service.
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The Monk Who Taught Steve Jobs and Inspired Us All
Robert Palladino left a beautiful legacy, of a life well lived in service to God and others, and beauty that pervades our world through the combination of new technology and the practice of the art of...
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Pope Francis on “Love in the Family” - An Interview with Richard R. Gaillardetz
Were the church to take seriously the pope’s commitment to the primacy of listening, dialogue and mercy, we might begin to see more people look to the church as a source of wisdom and encouragement.
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What Lasts
Maybe there are some truths about the human condition that live and stand above time, beyond time. A play like Hamlet reminds us of this hope.
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Covenantal Competition
What is it about the Olympics that captures our imagination? John Hudson suggests it's the notion of a level playing field.
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Facing Death Together - Thoughts on Person-Assisted Dying
What do you think of physician-assisted suicide? Doug Koop believes that we all need assistance in both living and dying.
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How We’re Coping - Three Takes on Surviving the 2016 Presidential Election
For many of us, election day can't come quickly enough. In these three flash non-fiction pieces, we share how we're surviving a toxic presidential campaign.
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Election Reflections from Collegeville Writers
In the wake of the 2016 presidential election, six writers affiliated with the Collegeville Institute share their reflections.
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White Christianity, and How Hope Was Wrong
After the election, Oluwatomisin Ordein writes: "I was wrong to believe in an authentic spiritual consciousness on the part of many white Christians."
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A Call to Live Thanksgiving
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, peace activist and Mennonite pastor Weldon Nisly invites the church to "live Thanksgiving" in troubled times.
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Standing with Veterans at Standing Rock - Chaplaining between Divided Worlds
Military chaplain Zachary Moon recounts his recent trip to the Standing Rock protest in North Dakota, where he served veterans and bridged divided worlds.
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On Truth and Fake News
Pastor and writer John Hudson takes his cues from the prophet Jeremiah on how to preach God's truth to power in an era of "fake news."
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Playing the Long Game - Why Progress Isn't the Church's Goal
Christians are prone to believe that they can reform society into the Kingdom of God. Instead, writes Gerald Schlabach, the Church is playing the long game.
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All God’s Children: Public Education in Minneapolis
In this interview, Pam Costain describes why public education is a moral issue and what faith communities can do to promote equity in education.
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Why Are We Here if Not for Each Other?
Natasha Oladokun's moving essay, which describes her experience marching against the KKK, asks a powerful question about belonging, faith, and solidarity.
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Exiles All - Going "All in" on Immigration Reform
What would change if Christians understood themselves as exiles? It might just make them go “all in” on immigration reform.
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Get Ready for the God Show
If and when we actually pay attention, Creation will always humble us. So, get ready for the God Show: coming to Carbondale, Illinois for two minutes only.
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A Call to Live Thanksgiving
As we celebrate Thanksgiving, peace activist and Mennonite pastor Weldon Nisly invites the church to "live Thanksgiving" in troubled times.
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