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Category Archives: Faith
“. . . in the best possible light”
Just a quick thought . . . We deepen division and obliterate even the possibility of relationship when we define those with whom we disagree according to the most extreme proponents and positions of their convictions. What if we stopped awfulizing religions (or lack thereof), political … Continue reading
Convert Them or Kill Them!
On Sean Hannity’s Fox “News” show the other night, they were talking about ISIS. That’s certainly an important topic – ISIS is destabilizing the Middle East, killing and torturing people indiscriminately, and doing their best to drag the US back … Continue reading
I Won’t Try to Convert You . . . Because I Can’t
When I get a notification that someone has liked a post or has decided to follow The Unexpected Pastor (which you can do with the “Follow” button on the right, by the way), I usually check out their blog. The other day, … Continue reading
What Must I Do To Be Saved? (Plus a story about a free hot dog)
I’ve had more requests for this sermon based on Acts 16:16-34 than any in a while. I think it’ s because it’s a clear explication of grace. At least I hope it’s not just because of the hot dog story … Continue reading
“Philomena” – A Film Review and Reflection on What it Means to Be a Christian
“Your pain is penance for your sin.” That’s what the nuns said to Philomena as she screamed in agony. Her newborn was breech; death was a real possibility for both Philomena and the baby. But the nuns refused to call … Continue reading
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Tagged Grace, Judgement, Judy Dench, Philomena, Steve Coogan
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