Homebrewed Theology

A Veteran’s Reflection On Memorial Day

Christian — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:02:46 +0000

It’s that time again… the last weekend in May…the unofficial start of summer. Memorial Day weekend. A time to remember those who have lost their lives in service to the US. For me, both Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day hold special meanings. Although I was fortunate to serve during relative peacetime and never lost a shipmate [...]

Dear @HustlerMag – Sexism And Misogyny Are Not Satire

Christian — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:48:13 +0000

An old friend of mine brought this story to my attention. It appears that that paragon of virtue, Larry Flynt, has decided that the best way to debate conservative commentator S.E. Cupp‘s politics is to photoshop a sexist, misogynistic, degrading photo and call it “satire”. The most recent issue of Hustler reportedly features a fake image [...]

How The Tea Party Became The Big Bank’s Lackeys

Christian — Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:17 +0000

Oh, this is just too delicious! Rather than campaigning on a typical pro-business platform, the Tea Party freshmen tapped into public resentment of big banks and bailouts. For example, then-candidate Sandy Adams (R-FL) said on her campaign website that she “opposes government bailouts” and “would have voted against TARP and the auto bailout.” Jeff Landry [...]

Stay Classy, Freedom From Religion Foundation

Christian — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:57:04 +0000

Last Tuesday, the Freedom From Religion Foundation ran a full page advertisement in the Washington Post with the headline “It’s Time To Quit The Catholic Church“. The ad, which has an overabundance of “scare quotes” (rightfully noted by E. J. Dionne), is a full page polemic about the Catholic Church, Catholic Clergy, and Catholic Laity [...]

Pastor Ed Young Strikes Again!

Christian — Tue, 15 May 2012 23:05:42 +0000

Yes, Pastor Ed Young, he of the 7 day webcast “bed-in sexperiment” has decided that since defiling the marriage bed by putting it on display wasn’t enough, he’d try his hand at fashion. Yes, you heard me. Fashion. For Pastors. Because, as he says: “Pastors aren’t typically known for their fashion. Most people don’t think [...]

Five Reasons The Gospel Coalition Is Wrong On Gay Marriage

Christian — Thu, 10 May 2012 18:34:00 +0000

Thanks to my friend, Brian LePort, for the heads up on The Gospel Coalition’s link. In a blog post yesterday, Kevin DeYoung, member of The Gospel Coalition and pastor of Unity Reformed Church, posted five reasons why Christians should continue to oppose Gay Marriage. I had hoped for a well-reasoned list where, even if I [...]

I Still Have A Dream… Thoughts On Amendment 1

Christian — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:11:53 +0000

I would love to say that I was surprised by last night’s Amendment 1 vote in North Carolina. I really would. But I cannot. You see, when the structure of power is challenged, power often punishes those who dare seek justice through repression, oppression, intimidation, and violence. These are the tactics of those ruled by [...]

If You Want To Know Someone’s Priorities…

Christian — Mon, 07 May 2012 17:15:36 +0000

…take a look at their checkbook. I heard this saying a few years ago. People can say what they believe, what they support but, in general, what their checkbook register says often tells the truth. There’s a certain political party in the US that loves to tout its Christian credentials. Unfortunately for them, the credentials [...]

Chris Hedges On Walter Benjamin And Capitalism

Christian — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:24:51 +0000

From the Chris Hedges piece titled “Welcome to the Asylum“ Walter Benjamin argued that capitalism is not only a formation “conditioned by religion,” but is an “essentially religious phenomenon,” albeit one that no longer seeks to connect humans with the mysterious forces of life. Capitalism, as Benjamin observed, called on human societies to embark on a [...]

Gay Marriage And Hermenutical Hilarity

Christian — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:40:37 +0000

Over on Homebrewed Christianity, Tripp regales us with a story about a former youth and his hermenutical..ahem..challenges in the debate over gay marriage. It’s a great read, one that everyone should check out. Here’s a small taste: COLLEGE FRIEND Former Youth – Unfortunately, The Bible is not an ally in the fight for such legislation, but rather [...]