NB: I really appreciate the discussion that has occurred over the last week. Instead of addressing each reply individually, I am trying to collectively address some of larger issues I saw as I read through all the comments. I was discussing with some friends that the Supreme Court taking up constitutionality of same-sex marriage this…
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The events up to now: There has been a large contingent of people whom I am friends with on Facebook who have changed their profile picture to an image of an equals sign. Based on the context of my friend’s status updates and in light of the Supreme Court hearing oral arguments this week regarding…
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People frustrate me[1], it’s hard for me to even find a word that appropriately reflects my sentiment. It feels like mass ignorance. I see so many things wrong with the world, religion included — there are so many people who do things in the name of Christ that are downright unchristian and not supported by…
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Generally, I try to be content with how things are. This has been a challenging mix of rejecting the status quo when I believe it is required but also not getting sucked in by Shinny Object Syndrome (rushing off to the next latest and greatest thing, what I think George Leonard would call “The Dabbler”[1]).…
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Chauncey linked to this the other day, and I finally had a chance to read it; I think this is a great conversation to be having: From teamchauncey.wordpress.com:It seems to me that many of us Christians are born, raised, and taught with a giant elephant in the room. That elephant would be sexuality. Most Christians…
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After church today, several people asked me if it was my blog that Pastor George Hinman had referenced in receiving over 13,000 hits in matter of days. Unfortunately, my blog only gets around 600 hits a day. However, I have noticed that my blog does get a fair amount of hits from people searching for…
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Events of the last few weeks, and in fact, the last few months have left me feeling uncertain at best about the church I grew up in as a kid and decided to return to as an adult after college. While I can see the path that has been laid out before us, I am…
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A few weeks ago, I was invited to participate in a Planning Meeting for YMM: UPC Senior Staff have asked a team from the Human Resources Committee to look at the current situation in the YMM Department from an HR perspective and make recommendations for a framework to move toward near-term resolution of key issues…
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I’m not sure what I want to say. I keep jumping all around in my mind, a nontemporalproximal place. The number of emotions that sweep over me remain overwhelming. I feel a sadness now that I’m back. I feel like I’ve died. I feel a great relief to be back home though. Yet, I hate…
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In case you didn’t know, I’m going back to Haiti and leaving in just over two weeks! I wanted to share with you my support letter and ask that you consider partnering with me or directly with Haiti: Dear Friends, Just over a year ago, I had an amazing opportunity to go on a mission…