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the way the world (should) end

September 11, 2011September 11, 2011 wally metts2 Comments

A common table is a great equalizer. It says we sit at the same level and eat the same food, sharing the same need and enjoying the same grace. And Christian hospitality requires us to do that with people less like ourselves.

Posted in commentary, culture, faithTagged Abraham, Bible, hospitality, instruction, stangers

what’s a Christian fundamentalist?

July 29, 2011July 29, 2011 wally metts5 Comments

The media’s rush to describe Breivik as a “Christian fundamentalist” seems a little sensational. And the suggestion that we should condemn him on those grounds unnecessary.

Posted in commentary, culture, faithTagged anders breivik, belief blog, christian fundamentalist, christian terrorist, CNN, norway massacre, stephen prothero

making peace with Potter

July 26, 2011 wally metts6 Comments

Many conservative Christians have had a love/hate relationship with the Harry Potter books, as in they love to hate them. And I understand their reasoning. Almost.

Posted in books, commentary, faithTagged Christian imagination, deathly hallows, harry potter

narcissism is not new

July 13, 2011July 13, 2011 wally metts1 Comment

How do we speak the truth in love instead of merely being in love with ourselves and hoping others will love us too?

Posted in commentary, culture, faithTagged douthat, facebook, google+, hangout, klout, social media, twitter

you’re not from here, are you?

June 28, 2011June 28, 2011 wally mettsLeave a comment

Katie and I just spent a week helping run a day camp for inner city kids in Chicago. We learned a couple of things.

Posted in church, culture, faithTagged chicago, east side, humboldt park, ici, inner city

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