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Tony Jones
Dr. Science weighs in on the question, Is There a Religious Left? As “Your name” demonstrates, the answer to Tony’s question is “Yes”. Back in November 2004, Jeff Sharlet confessed it quite clearly, talking about questions he and Peter Manseau were asked while discussing Killing the Buddha http://www.therevealer.org/archives/timely_001143.php “What’s the common denominator of American faith?…
Is There a Religious Left?
By
Tony Jones
Not yet, according to Jeff Sharlet. Sharlet was recently asked to contribute to a book on the supposed Religious Left, and he has posted the draft of his chapter at The Revealer (to which you all should subscribe). This is a question that interests me, in part because I’m now commonly placed in the “liberal”…
Calming Post-Election Words from a Pastor
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Tony Jones
Over at Presbymergent, Leon Bloder has posted an open letter to his congregation, First Presbyterian of Eustis, Florida. In it, he urges calm among congregants who are either ecstatic or in despair over BO’s election victory. Money quote: As the Church, the Body of Christ, we need to lead the way in the healing that…
What Role Experience? Same Sex Marriage Blogalogue
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Tony Jones
Rod, thanks for your last post; actually I agree with you: our government does legislate morality. In fact, that’s why I think that it’s imperative that we seriously consider the moral implications of denying same sex couples the right to marry. In doing so, we are missing an opportunity to decrease STDs, HIV, and promiscuity…
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