Archive for September, 2008
Why Rednecks May Rule the World
Sunday, September 28th, 2008I’ve carped about the failure of the mainline religious denominations to speak to the daily realities of working people in the United States for so long that when I start those who have heard me before tune out. I don’t get as acerbic as some do, but I’m glad others who share this concern cut [...]
Malaria Statistics
Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008The new WHO report on malaria estimates raises about as many questions as answers. While the report revises estimates of malaria cases downward in Asia, it also raises questions about the accuracy of the collection of the data.
This is not a new discussion and the most recent report won’t change the minds of anyone. Given [...]
Matthew 25 Network on Palin
Saturday, September 6th, 2008The Matthew 25 Network calls Sarah Palin’s speech at the Republican convention “sarcastic, divisive and often deceptive.” As it happens, I am preaching Saturday evening at a worship service using Matthew 25 as the text so I was interested to read their email.
The group, made up of a mix of religious leaders from across the [...]