A Precendent of Hate

Inauguration Day! I will not be watching any television as I am in mourning. I started with meditation and prayer to bring myself and, hopefully, others a sense of peace and hope. Depending on the weather I will go kayaking or take a walk on the west side of the island. The beach seems to…

Making Up for Lost Time

In the last decade, as I wandered into rural areas as a minister, I almost never owned my support of those in same-sex relationships and those (straight and gay) working for same-sex marriage. My denomination, the United Church of Christ, fully supported these stands and preferences,  and, as far back as 2005,  authorized its ministers…

Benham Syndrome

I know, I know. I post my religious stuff at the other blog (ReverendJane.wordpress.com). But I just have to comment here on the beliefs of the Benham Brothers, who were recently booted off HGTV. I applaud HGTV.  I want to sing from the mountaintop: the Benham brand of Christianity hurts people and gives the rest…