Hysterical fundamentalism is not the way into the future; it is the last gasp of the past.” – Bishop John Shelby Spong
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Quote Of The Day
True religion has nothing sour, austere, unsociable, unfriendly in it.
John Wesley, Anglican Cleric and founder of Methodism.
The provocative faith of Lady Gaga – The Washington Post
In an American context where the media equates religion with social conservatism, Lady Gaga represents a welcome, non-fundamentalist Christianity. She is the closest pop culture version, in values if not tone, to her fellow Catholic, Pope Francis. She champions Christian values not of exclusion and discrimination but of empowerment, grace and self-acceptance.
Source: The provocative faith of Lady Gaga – The Washington Post
A terrific article about one of the great performers of this day. She is inspiring and hits you in the heart and soul like a good songwriter should. I am a fan of this person who does more than many in the faith of Christianity to build bridges of acceptance and hope for those who have been made to feel they aren’t worthy.
Happy Rosh Hashanah To The Jewish Community Around The World #roshhashanah #jewish
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year festival, held on the first (also sometimes the second) day of Tishri (in September). It is marked by the blowing of the shofar, and begins the ten days of penitence culminating in Yom Kippur. This year’s festival begins in the evening of Sunday, October 2 and ends in the evening of Tuesday, October 4.
Grace and peace to my Jewish friends who are celebrating. I wish you grace, peace and love during this time.
On The Other Side Of That Line
Every time we use religion to draw a line to keep people out, Jesus is with the people on the other side of that line -Hugh L. Hollowell
I love this, I do!
Happy Ramadan Mubarak To My Muslim Friends and Fellow Bloggers #ramadan
From History.com In Islam, Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer.
To my followers who celebrate this Holy time I wish you grace, peace and love. May God bless us all as we find ways to come together and to love one another. I look forward to you sharing your stories during this time.
As-salāmu ʿalaykum good people!
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