Would I Accept Me?

Would I Accept Me?

Often, we are less tolerant than we claim. At least that is my confession. Intolerance is not necessarily a bad thing. Our tolerance levels seem to change with age and experience. Mine lean now toward less noise and fewer people at a time. Deeper conversations are...
Racism Cannot Be Tolerated in Church. Period.

Racism Cannot Be Tolerated in Church. Period.

Inclusion, diversity and tolerance are worthy ideals that many churches publicly affirm, but they often come with some unexpected baggage. My church’s mission statement begins, “We are an inclusive community.” It’s one of the things that drew me here in the beginning...
Answering Whether or Not Religion is a Good Thing

Answering Whether or Not Religion is a Good Thing

Is religion a good thing? How would you respond to that question? Perhaps some of you would quickly answer in the affirmative, and a few of you would likely answer in the negative. However, maybe many of you, like me, would want to respond, “It depends.” Or, in...