Duh. It’s OBVIOUSLY not a golden calf in Exod 32 or 1 Kgs 13. It’s much more analogous to Daniel 3
Thinking this morning about how at my first full time university, our LMS was an install of moodle shaped by an IT dept (and @shorterpearson.com ) to be what we needed. I think we’d be better off with that, instead of one, for profit , one size fits all LMS and tell profs to adapt.
This is the actual last step in the writing process
It’s really NOT that hard to be a decent human being (and a good Christian) and too many fail at it anyway.
But it AGAIN made me angry that the (totally justified, btw) first reaction to a Christian minister is discomfort at presumed rejection rather than acceptance.
She seemed to relax a lot when I later was talking about Pratchett’s brilliant engagement with trans issues 25+ years ago in Discworld (specifically with dwarves)
My son had a Star Wars celebration yesterday and invited several of his friends over. One is transitioning and I could tell was uncomfortable when I walked in from church in my “work” clothes (suit and tie).
A dear friend and former student (thanks to Hannah Curtis) invited me on her podcast to talk about my ministry. She has long been a fan, and it's always nice to hang out with people that think you're awesome...it's good for the spirit.
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Dangerous Prayers and Holy Texts: Rev. Dr. Rob Wallace on the Bible, Palestine, and the Work of Justice
Listen now (59 mins) | Dispensationalism, evangelical deconstruction, and why "y'all" might be the most scripturally sound word in the English language
While visiting my mom today, the song playing over the speakers in the common area of this MEMORY CARE FACILITY was, "Forget You," by CeeLo Green. I can’t figure if that’s bad taste or right on the nose.
I am proud to announce that Good Faith Media has agreed to publish my next book: “Speaking of Israel and Palestine: A Primer for American Christians.”
It has only just entered the queue for publication so it will be a bit before it’s out. Watch this space.
