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Why Jesus Ate Fish

22 March 2013

I should begin by saying that I am both a vegan and a Christian. There are compelling reasons to be both. Several Christian publications offer valid reasons for the Christian to consider the vegetarian lifestyle. These include the fact that God’s original intent was for human beings to be vegetarians (Gen 1:29) and Isaiah’s inspiring [...]

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On Defacing a Crucifix

11 March 2013

When my wife and I were first married, my brother gave us a crucifix for Christmas. It was ugly. Not ugly like one would assume a desert wanderer to be. Ugly like the racist image of European perfection. The face of a movie star. Brad or Johnny, maybe. Muscles flexed. A perfect six pack. Not [...]

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Vigil For Carl Blue

27 February 2013

Sarah was able to get the 2nd half of her day off so we arrived at the prison early. What do you do in this situation? I had got a letter a week ago from Carl asking me to show up and stand outside the prison while he is being executed, so here we were. [...]

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The Catholic Church and Dorothy Day

22 February 2013

Dorothy Day’s name has found its way into news and roundtable discussions with the recent announcement by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that the cause for her canonization is progressing forward . Some are forced to ask; “to what end?” In a submission on JesusRadical.com on December 21st, 2012 the title expresses “Dorothy [...]

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the Iconocast: Noam Chomsky (episode 44)

21 February 2013

Podcast: Embed In this episode, Joanna and Tim interview Noam Chomsky. Noam Chomsky is an American linguist, philosopher, cognitive scientist, historian, political critic, and activist. He is an Institute Professor and Professor (Emeritus) in the Department of Linguistics & Philosophy at MIT, where he has worked for over 50 years. In addition to his work in [...]

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Oklahoma! Training Camp

21 February 2013

A coalition of Great Plains residents against the Tar Sands is excited to announce a training camp in March, this time in Oklahoma. Long a stronghold of the oil empire we must ignite a fire of resistance in the belly of the beast. See you there! Please, begin to make your travel arrangements today for [...]

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Poem: Even This

15 February 2013

My mother says it’s a sign of depression to become obsessed with learning how to do new things. Or maybe she means “The Depression.” I’m not sure.

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Non-Domination is an Article of my Faith

8 February 2013

Editors Note: Article originally posted at the Canadian Mennonite We should not dominate each other. I really believe this. It is one of the most meaningful affirmations of the Christian faith I have. Can those among us who are strong be confident enough in our faith to follow the one who made himself weak for [...]

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Jesus and the Goats

6 February 2013

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on the throne of his glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, and he will put the [...]

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Individuality in Christian Community: Reflections on the Intentional Christian Community Handbook

4 February 2013

I recently reviewed David Janzen’s The Intentional Christian Community Handbook: For Idealists, Hypocrites, and Wannabe Disciples of Jesus (Brewster, MA: Paraclete Press, 2013) for the Shalom Mission Communities Newsletter which comes out in March 2013. It’s a great book and a significant contribution to the intentional Christian communities movement in North America. I felt awkward [...]

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