Category Archives: in the news

A question of character

Posted on January 11, 2017 by jim

On the anniversary of the birth of Alexander Hamilton it’s ironic that there were new revelations of president-elect Donald Trump’s moral failings. The Broadway play thrust Hamilton back into the cultural spotlight, but in 1797 the former Secretary of the … Continue reading →

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Do not be afraid

Posted on January 5, 2017 by jim

As a year ends and another begins, I pause to reflect upon the year gone by and consider the year to come. The Roman god Janus was the god of gates, halls, doors, and doorways. The god of beginnings and … Continue reading →

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The people in the Bible

Posted on December 19, 2016 by jim
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Saint Nicholas’ Day

Posted on December 5, 2016 by jim

Last weekend at the Mall of America in Minnesota, Larry Jefferson donned his Santa apparel, talked with children, and posed for photos. The internet trolls turned out in force because jolly old St. Nicholas was being portrayed by a black … Continue reading →

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Kristallnacht

Posted on November 12, 2016 by jim

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”                                                                    … Continue reading →

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When Christian Evangelicals were pro-choice

Posted on November 7, 2016 by jim

Thanks to the GOP hijacking Christian voters over the issue of abortion, some Christians feel voting Republican is their only option. And the GOP did hijack the abortion issue: Southern Baptists were pro-choice in 1973. But because Democratic President Jimmy … Continue reading →

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Where do some Christians draw the line?

Posted on November 5, 2016 by jim

Where do some Christians draw the line? Evidently at sexual assault. Making fun of handicapped people, overweight people, immigrants, Hispanics, prisoners of war, Muslims, women, reporters, and blacks, isn’t enough to dissuade some Christians from claiming Donald Trump is the … Continue reading →

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A letter to a local church

Posted on October 8, 2016 by jim

I sent this e-mail to an area church this week. I’ve redacted the church’s name for reasons that will be apparent. To XXX XX and the leadership of XXX XX XXX : My family lives less than two miles from … Continue reading →

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“Hillary Clinton— the Character Question”

Posted on October 1, 2016 by jim

Increasingly, evangelical Christians are neither. The term is simply the alias of a group of committed Republicans whose politics have no connection to Christianity. Unfortunately, this marginal minority of the faith community receives a disproportionate portion of media coverage. They … Continue reading →

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Losing our religion

Posted on September 30, 2016 by jim

A new study seeks to shed light on why people are leaving religion in the United States. From the summary, “The American religious landscape has undergone substantial changes in recent years. However, one of the most consequential shifts in American … Continue reading →

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“When there is a conflict, Jesus is Lord”

Posted on September 26, 2016 by jim
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Allegiance

Posted on September 3, 2016 by jim

Colin Kaepernick had a long week. The professional football player refused to stand during the playing of the National Anthem, last week. Thursday night he compromised, and “took a knee.” Responses have varied. Kaepernick explained his reason after the game: … Continue reading →

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Tim Kaine – A good and faithful servant

Posted on July 23, 2016 by jim

While he was Governor of Virginia, I interacted with Tim Kaine on many occasions. Here are a few personal reflections on the faith of Sen. Kaine, the Democratic candidate for Vice President of the United States. After the Virginia Tech … Continue reading →

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All, all, are sleeping on the hill

Posted on June 9, 2016 by jim

When Muhammad Ali is laid to rest Friday, it will be in Cave Hill Cemetery, in my hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. At nearly 300 acres, it’s the largest cemetery in Louisville. My mother learned to drive on the narrow, isolated … Continue reading →

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