Faith shouldn’t be red, white and blue “The Fourth of July is a time for Americans to honor our country and, for the many religious people among us, to honor God. But as the fireworks explode on Independence Day, let’s resist an all-too-common tendency these days to drape the American flag around the Christian cross. Let’s remember that religion is not patriotism, that patriotism is not religion – and that when we combine them both with a glorification of American military might, something has gone disturbingly askew.”
Wikipoopia from dadlabs.com
‘Radical truth teller’ An interview with Derek Webb.
Faith’s civil wars ”Virtually every major world religion (not just Islam) faces an internal tug of war. Indeed, religion today is caught between the saint on one side and the suicide bomber on the other.“
“Spy Box“ records journey through the postal system
CIA Releases Files On Past Misdeeds: “The Family Jewels” detailing all kinds of illegal CIA activity from the 50s through the 70s.
Bob Carlton wants A Moratorium on the M Word.
Jesus Junk of the month: “colors of faith ducky” via ysmarko
This is how conversions should happen
My friend Michael Reese gives an excellent tour of the Border Patrol Museum in El Paso.
RLP has a new essay called Church Watching. I stare at the Anglican churches too when they pass.
How Not To Suck At Socializing
That dog is… no words…
I think he looks a bit like a gremlin