On this day, more today, we pray for our country divided and ourselves. We confess that we pick up our pens and pull our levers without naming the mothers and men who callused their hands demanding, again and again demanding, their right to vote. We confess that we add to the rancor we despise, presuming …
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Christian Social Ethics & the 3 Massachusetts Ballot Questions
Christian Social Ethics and the 3 Massachusetts Ballot Questions Remarks delivered at “How Does our Faith Influence of Vote,” an ecumenical forum and dialogue on Wednesday October 24, 2012 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Newton. For more information and congregational resources, video summary, bulletin inserts, hymns, discussion questions and “holy listening” guide, visit: http://masscouncilofchurches.org/ballot2012.htm Introduction Last …
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How to be a Bike Evangelist
In honor of Bike to Work Week and the Blessing of the Bicycles, I offer you my counsel on how to encourage others to use bikes for everyday transportation. This is for bike folks who are religious in their devotion to bicycles. As a pastor and a commuting convert, I can attest to the life …
