Volume 3 Issue 12

This third anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy is a solemn occasion, and I offer my latest sermon, “Charley, Frances and God” as my contribution to the observance. We still have so much to learn about the cause, the response, and the effect of the event that forever changed our lives.
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I am finding my current focus upon discovering and defining “pure” theology to be the most challenging and stimulating endeavor of my life. It easily deserves my full-time attention, something that is simply not possible in my present lay status. There is some comfort in realizing that there was little time (or demand) to devote to theology while I was an active pastor. The business of the church is religion, and that, for the most part, relegates bona fide theologizing to academia. In an unexpected way, it is very appropriate that I find myself pursuing the topic from the perspective of the everyman whom God reaches out to through the Christ. My method is an understandably lonely one, and I once again take the opportunity to reiterate my welcome for any sort of dialogue/correspondence with readers who are so inclined.
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You are invited to share in the wisdom and inspiration available at these other sites:
The Sojourners Community evolved into Sojourners ministries in the early 1970s. Jim Wallis, editor-in-chief of “Sojourners” magazine, is renowned for his ability to profoundly articulate the relationship between scripture and social justice. The internet version of his publication, “Sojourners”, may be viewed at: http://www.sojo.net/
Since 1917 “The Witness” has been a voice of gospel justice, based in the Episcopal Church and Anglican Communion. As an independent publishing organization, unaffiliated with the institutional church, “The Witness” proudly serves as a communications and organizing vehicle for the progressive movement within the church: http://www.thewitness.org/
Religion & Ethics Newsweekly, hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy, is the only national TV newsmagazine program devoted entirely to the news of religion and spirituality, and major ethical issues. Learn more about the top moral questions facing the country and profiles the most interesting people and groups in the world of religion and ethics by going to: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/religionandethics/
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Until next time…….Shalom!