Fifty Years Ago, a Quaker Lit Himself on Fire to Protest War. How Can I Understand It?

by micahDiscipleship, Justice, QuakersPosted on 1 comment

As he poured the gallon jug of kerosene over his head, onlookers reacted with disbelief. Before anyone knew what to do, he lit a match. In one terrible instant, 31-year-old Quaker Norman Morrison set himself ablaze in front of the Pentagon, just 40 feet below the 3rd floor window of Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara. …

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Is Capitalism Compatible with Christianity

Is Capitalism Compatible with Christianity?

by micahDiscipleship, JusticePosted on 5 comments

When Jesus called the first disciples, he totally disrupted their economic lives. Simon and Andrew, James and John were working for their family business as they were raised to do. Their fathers were fisherman, just like their fathers’ fathers, stretching back beyond memory. Fishing was a way to make money, but it was also much …

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Why “Everybody” is Wrong

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In the months leading up to George Bush’s 2003 invasion, “everybody” thought that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. In the months before the housing bubble burst, “everybody” insisted that the market was healthy – nothing to worry about. At one time, everybody knew that asbestos was a great material for use in home building, and that BPA was a harmless additive …

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Is Boehner Right? Are There False Prophets in Congress?

Is John Boehner Right? Are There False Prophets in Congress?

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Just a day after welcoming Pope Francis, House Majority Leader John Boehner announced that he will step down from his role in Congress at the end of October. It’s a startling announcement that has caught almost everyone in Washington off-guard. Boehner’s resignation is being widely interpreted as a sign of just how irrational and divisive …

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3 Reasons Why Pope Francis' Visit Could Change America

3 Reasons Pope Francis’ Visit Could Change America

by micahInspirationPosted on 5 comments

Pope Francis will be arriving in Washington, DC tomorrow, and we locals are getting ready for a huge celebration. Public officials have warned us to avoid travel for the next few days. We’re expecting the roads and public transportation to be flooded with thousands of pilgrims making their way to see the head of the world’s largest Christian …

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How Much Diversity Can You Handle?

by micahDiscipleship, JusticePosted on 6 comments

Our culture puts a huge value on diversity. We have a whole laundry list of identity groups that we aim to see represented in our organizations, brands, churches, and movements. We track metrics like race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic class, national origin – and the list goes on. This helps us feel good about ourselves. We like to think …

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