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In a Christian Century article, Peter Rollins talks about church or perhaps non church.  He is a leader in the Emergent church movement in in the UK.  Ikon is the name of his group.  He says in the article that “Ikon has lead some people out of the church and some into it.”  It appears [...]

Last night I watched this documentary .  Friends of God: A Road Trip with Alexandria Pelosi.  She visited some of the same places that Bill Maher did in Religulous notably, The Holy Land Amusement Park.  She also had clips from the founder of the Creation Museum.  In my opinion, she is very respectful of the [...]

In the recent discussions here on putmeinabox, church affiliations have been debated.  What do those affiliations say about a person?  Does one have to support the denomination as a whole to be a happy member of a certain church?  I don’t think so. I admit to being a Baptist.  I find a personal heritage within [...]

The title itself seems controversial: Crazy for God: How I Grew Up as One of the Elect, Helped Found the Religious Right, and Lived to Take All (or Almost All) of It Back by Frank Schaeffer.  I somehow managed to grow to adulthood in an evangelical faith without knowing anything about Francis Schaeffer ( father [...]

I watched the movie Doubt tonight. It is a compelling story. How much are we fueled by our own judgements or perceptions? The movie is remarkable beyond the story.  The actors are perfectly cast in their roles.  I found the use of light throughout the film captivating. I know I am guilty of making quick [...]

Ah, facebook links. What I found the most inspiring about the MJ service apparently was the most offensive.  Ever been to a funeral where the minister didn’t mention that the deceased was in a better place?  I haven’t.  Odd timing and disrespectful to me to offer not the glimpse of peace with God–but to preach [...]

I know people who say that one can not pick and choose what to accept when it comes to Christianity. I respond–I am a Christian. I am a follower of Christ.  I don’t think that happened in the instant I walked forward at camp and was “saved”. Does one have to accept the Bible as [...]

In a recent lesson, my Sunday School teacher mentioned doubt. Do any of us struggle with doubt–and are willing to admit it in church? I admitted it, although I doubt it is a shock for anyone. I have been open in my questions and doubts. The author Anne Lamott has written, the opposite of faith [...]

I have friends with a wide range of opinions on religion, politics, life in general. Sometimes, more often than I should, I feel the need to explain my point of view. There are times where I just want them to see merit to other ways of thinking. Today on facebook, a friend listed five things [...]