by Lucas Land | Dec 12, 2013 | Opinion
As I wade into Advent, the days of waiting, expectation and longing, I think about Mary, the mother of Jesus. I have been reflecting on Mary’s reaction to Gabriel’s announcement about the conception of her son in Luke 1:26-38 and have been influenced by...
by Lucas Land | Jul 5, 2013 | Opinion
I recently ran across this disturbing story by Claire Thompson on Grist.org about how fracking companies exploit a theological loophole in the religious tradition of the Amish. “Energy companies in eastern Ohio – home to the world’s largest Amish...
by Lucas Land | Jun 17, 2013 | Opinion
There’s a myth with which we’ve all been indoctrinated. Some call it the “greener grass syndrome” while others believe “progress is inevitable.” Some are working for the golden age of retirement while others want a better spouse,...
by Lucas Land | Apr 11, 2013 | Opinion
Sustainability is a word that has been so abused it has almost lost all meaning. Like “green,” “organic,” “natural” or “eco-,” sustainable is appended to many terms – “sustainable growth,” “sustainable...
