The word humane in the English comes from the Latin adjective hÅ«mÄnus which has as its linguistic root homo (a noun). And the Latin word … Should we treat animals humanely? I say no.Read more
Theology and Practice
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The World is Round, People…or is it?
While on stage to accept her second Oscar, Cate Blanchett made an impassioned plea for making more feature length films with female characters at their … The World is Round, People…or is it?Read more
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The Scripture Your Pastor Doubts
It is an awesome Word of God which was uttered long ago by the great prophet Isaiah: “So shall my word be that goes out … The Scripture Your Pastor DoubtsRead more
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Instant Outrage: Thrivent Edition
We live in an age when one piece of information can spark a fire across the globe. In our Lutheran circles, we have just seen … Instant Outrage: Thrivent EditionRead more
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Thrivent and Planned Parenthood
Lutheran Facebook feeds are buzzing right now as a link listing Planned Parenthood as an organization to which members can direct their Choice dollars is … Thrivent and Planned ParenthoodRead more
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Facebook “Friends”
I have almost 900 of them. Much to the chagrin of my wife, many of these “friends†I really have no idea who they are. … Facebook “Friends”Read more
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Sine Scriptura
Lutheran clergy love to spar with one another and at times that sparring can turn into spearing. And with the advent of social media, these … Sine ScripturaRead more
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Did Jesus say anything about homosexuality?
It is a common assertion in our day. Jesus himself, the center of our faith, never said one negative word about homosexuality. Oh, Paul railed … Did Jesus say anything about homosexuality?Read more
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Football as Idol
If you want to know what we value in a culture, ask this question: What do we insist be done properly? That answer will reveal … Football as IdolRead more
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Liturgy as Catechesis; Catechism as Liturgics
Maybe everybody else has always realized what I am about to write about. But as I was wrapping up my latest membership class, I had … Liturgy as Catechesis; Catechism as LiturgicsRead more