A second Babel
Such is the age in which we live: We are expected to take strong, vocal positions on just about everything: from Hamilton and Pokémon Go to serious ethical and political matters.
Comedy as commentary: What is truth?
Comedy has moved far past slapstick, and instead wishes to call forth something deeper within the mind, body, and soul.
An earthly and a heavenly citizen
Far be it from us “to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to us, and us to the world” (Gal. 6:14).
Prayer during a long, hot campaign
Episcopalians have expressed their concern about the tenor of Trump and his massive political rallies. Statements have ranged from scolding to more subtly critical.
Limiting free speech? The Church’s response to pornography
"While the production and use of pornography has always been a problem, in recent years its impact has grown exponentially, in large part due to the Internet and mobile technology. Some have even described it as a public health crisis."
Should intransigence be praised?
Weisberg's thesis: Conservatives tend to be more intransigent than liberals, and liberals need to learn from their opponents on that score. (Please, God, no!)
Conscience, controversy, and charity
I think about the controversies that roiled the church into which I was ordained, and I grieve that we could not find a way to handle issues of conscience and theological vision with more charity.
The excluded middle
Party spirit has invaded the Church. To be taken seriously, one must be either a traditionalist or a progressive.