History will be kinder to us if we develop a better theological imagination
A small c catholic: People today should challenge traditional beliefs so decades from now, our generation won't be judged guilty of regressive theology.
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Bill Tammeus is a Presbyterian elder and former Kansas City Star columnist who tries to observe the world through his theological lenses and then offer to readers the gift of the meaning he discovers there.
Faith communities should do more to confront gun idolatry
A small c catholic: "For masses of Americans, guns have become idols," says a Presbyterian minister. He might be right.
Jesus' universal nature is an inspiration to make the church universal
A small c catholic: Despite Jesus' geographical limitations, what he said, did and advocated was universal. Geography could not restrain the word about the Word.
Could Catholicism survive thousands of years down the road?
A small c catholic: Can the Catholic church can be flexible enough to look more to the future than it does to the past?
Pope Francis should tread carefully when speaking of non-Catholic religions
A small c catholic: Pope Francis recently implied that people cannot follow Jesus outside Catholicism. If that's what he meant, it's not good news.
Why it's OK to criticize capitalism
A small c catholic: Pope Francis isn't afraid to speak his mind about capitalism, which is good: Maybe it could lead to a fixing of flaws.
Pope Francis and his Protestant views
A small c catholic: "I would not tell him that his life is condemned because ... I have no right to pass judgment," Bergoglio wrote. That is Reformed Tradition theology.
When dealing with fear, remember the beatitudes' poor in spirit
On Easter Sunday, our pastor got our congregation's attention when, after reading Matthew 28:1-10, he began his sermon by pointing out that in the passage, "Matthew drops the f-bomb four times."
Fear, fear, fear, fear.
Francis' first weeks maintain church sameness while offering some new views
A small c catholic: Yes, the hierarchical structure is still in place and hot-button positions haven't changed, but Bill Tammeus sees some glimpses of newness from the new pope.
Status of abortion, death penalty in Catholic teaching makes little sense
A small c catholic: The Catholic church puts its priorities in the wrong place when it says abortion is of greater consequence than the death penalty.
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In This Issue
August 2-15, 2013
- No human is a monster
- Editorial: Catholic voice for peace more urgent than ever
- A revolution underway
- [Print Edition Only] Special Section: Peace & Justice PREVIEW
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