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A visitor appreciates the views of Dirk
Ficca
[6-13-01]
I was motivated to search for Mr.
Ficca's speech after reading an article in our local paper, The
Orlando Sentinel, on June 9, 2001, entitled, "Sharp thorns
prick at Presbyterians." The article began with his rhetorical
question: "So, what's the big deal about Jesus?" The article
went on to discuss the upcoming General Assembly in Louisville and the
controversies that are expected to be aired this week. It also had
quotes and reactions from my former pastor, Howard Edington. He is
former because I left the church after serious disagreements with him. I
figured that if he had a problem with it that I'd probably like it. And
I did.
I found his speech to be very interesting and
thought-provoking. I wondered if his question had been taken out of
context. It certainly was. I wish Presbyterians and other Christian
groups could spend time reading and discussing worthwhile ideas like the
ones he presented so well in his talk. I think it would help us be more
thoughtful and loving in our Christian walks. I find it puzzling why
certain groups would feel compelled to silence this kind of exchange
within our denomination. I personally find it refreshing and
challenging. So, maybe a positive side effect of the effort to combat
his ideas is that it highlighted and spread the issue, and unsuspecting
folks like me learn about it and get curious enough to get informed.
Please tell Mr. Ficca that the word is out in Orlando,
FL and that I appreciate his good work.
Sincerely,
Dan Meadors
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Some blogs worth visiting |
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PVJ's
Facebook page
Mitch Trigger, PVJ's
Secretary/Communicator, has created a Facebook page where
Witherspoon members and others can gather to exchange news and
views. Mitch and a few others have posted bits of news, both
personal and organizational. But there’s room for more!
You can post your own news and views,
or initiate a conversation about a topic of interest to you. |
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Voices of Sophia blog
Heather Reichgott, who has created
this new blog for Voices of Sophia, introduces it:
After fifteen years of scholarship
and activism, Voices of Sophia presents a blog. Here, we present the
voices of feminist theologians of all stripes: scholars, clergy,
students, exiles, missionaries, workers, thinkers, artists, lovers
and devotees, from many parts of the world, all children of the God
in whose image women are made. .... This blog seeks to glorify God
through prayer, work, art, and intellectual reflection. Through
articles and ensuing discussion we hope to become an active and
thoughtful community. |
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John Harris’ Summit to
Shore blogspot
Theological and philosophical
reflections on everything between summit to shore, including
kayaking, climbing, religion, spirituality, philosophy, theology,
politics, culture, travel, The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), New
York City and the Queens neighborhood of Ridgewood by a progressive
New York City Presbyterian Pastor. John is a former member of the
Witherspoon board, and is designated pastor of North Presbyterian
Church in Flushing, NY. |
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John Shuck’s Shuck and Jive
A Presbyterian minister, currently
serving as pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabethton,
Tenn., blogs about spirituality, culture, religion (both organized
and disorganized), life, evolution, literature, Jesus, and
lightening up. |
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Got more blogs to recommend?
Please
send a note, and we'll see what we can do! |
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Seminar!
GHOST RANCH SEMINAR
July 26-August 1, 2010
WE’RE ALL IN
THIS TOGETHER
CONFRONTING THE STRUCTURES OF INJUSTICE |
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