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It’s one of Jesus’ more enigmatic sayings. The disciples ask him to explain why he speaks in parables, and he replies: “Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand” (see Matthew 13 for the whole context). It’s a theme that runs throughout the Gospels, and one that Jesus picks…

I’ve written one final (at least for now) response in this conversation about disability and medical intervention. If you’re just joining the conversation, this post is in response to Ellen Painter Dollar’s piece, “I Want to Be Accepted As I Am, But I’ll Take a Cure Too,” which was written in response to my article,…

Christianity Today has published a response to my recent article (“Considering Curing Down Syndrome with Caution“) by my friend Ellen Painter Dollar. An excerpt from Ellen’s response: As someone who embraces the fallen-world narrative in explaining my own genetic disorder, I was caught up short by Becker’s dismissal of that narrative as explanation for illness…

I have a post with some thoughts on Christian arguments for and against gay marriage on The Park Forum: “Same Sex Marriage and Love.” Also, a number of people have asked me about receiving these blog posts via email. To do so, simply scroll down until the column to the right of this post says…

As some regular readers of this blog already know, I have been following the blogosphere’s treatment of recent research that indicates a possible way to increase the cognitive ability of individuals with Down syndrome. In response, I have a new article on the website of Christianity Today, titled “Considering ‘Curing’ Down Syndrome with Caution.” An…

I’ve been practicing yoga for going on seven years now. Approximately once a week, I spend an hour in a room with a dozen other people, saluting the sun, breathing deeply, and contorting my body into poses that both energize and relax me, all at the same time. There are three main aspects to yoga,…

I have a new post on the BLOOM blog: “All Are Welcome Here” about our first experience on an “inclusive” playground. It starts: “Architecture is evangelism.” I heard it said in the context of church buildings. The speaker was making the point that a ramp at the back of the sanctuary might comply with ADA…

I watched the Superbowl yesterday (including the football part). First time in my life that I cared who won. My husband is from New Orleans. He lived there for the decade of the “Aints,” when the New Orleans Saints were far from Superbowl material. By the end of last night’s game, his voice was hoarse…

I have a new post on the Park Forum: “Is Scientific Research Driving Us Crazy?”

No deep thoughts to record this morning, but two points of possible interest: One, for anyone in the greater New Haven area, I will be doing a book reading from Penelope Ayers at Yale tomorrow at 4:00 pm at the Dwight Hall Library. Click here for directions. To read excerpts or get more information about…
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