The Ancient Curse of ‘Us and Them’
by David R. Dykes Whether we are willing to admit it or not, “us and them” inhibits our evolution; it keeps us from seeing and embracing what life will look like if our species isRead more
Church Starts Ecotheology Series to Inspire Action
Fondren Presbyterian Church, located in Jackson, MS, recently concluded a series titled “Green Faith Series: Toward a Life of Creation Care” that was led by Rob Lowry, Pastor and Head of Staff. The series focusedRead more
Whose Celebration?? 50 Years of Gay Liberation in a Christian Context
By mathiaswasik from New York City, USA – LGBT Solidarity Rally, CC BY-SA 2.0 By Rev. Peter Laarman One of my favorite Jesus teachings comes by way of the back-to-back interrelated parables of theRead more
Because of Rachel Held Evans
The unexpected passing of Rachel Held Evans, the 37-year-old bestselling author and blogger who challenged the Evangelical Church and welcomed those excluded by it, is a loss felt by many. We at Faith And ReasonRead more
Making Things Good Again?
A prophetic article for this time, on this day, in this moment. Peter Laarman, a most brilliant mind of critical thinking, scrutinizes with depth what we face as a nation through the eyes of authenticRead more
“Am I My Brother’s Keeper?”
What has happened to the hearts and minds of white evangelical Protestants? Where is the notion of a compassionate heart? What happened to Jesus’ encouragement to “love thy neighbor as thyself?” And, how do whiteRead more
Idolatry: Guns & God as “Father”
Peter W. Marty, in a recent article that appeared in Christian Century, doesn’t mince words regarding our present age mindset of “Guns as America’s Golden Calf.” In America, guns have become idols … An imageRead more
Pro Life! Pro Guns! Pro Carnage!
David and I were in Florida last week treating our 3 grandchildren to a trip to Disney World. It was their Christmas present and we had all been looking forward to an enjoyable vacation. AsRead more
Are Christianity and Patriotism Incompatible? An Interview with Reverend James Wesley Dennis III
“Love transcends who you call God. Love transcends where you worship. And I think if we really get that down to our core, then America would be a hell of a place to live.” Read more