Whenever I need centering, whenever I need serene worship, whenever I need anonymity in worship; I run to my roots and head to Catholic Mass. I walk into the doors and my being is literally lifted up as the Cathedral-like sanctuaries invite me in. Saturday night was one of those nights for me. I love [...]
Tag Archives: intrafaith
The Difference 20 Years Can Make
I grew up in a small Iowa town where my dad was a Lutheran pastor. Within this context, I knew of three divisions within Christianity: Lutherans (the right way), Catholics (the wrong way), and everyone else (somewhere between the two). From my “side of the fence” there was no ecumenical partnering between these two estranged [...]
Big Love: Are Mormons Christians, Are Christians Christian
My greatest exposure to Mormonism comes through two avenues, both of which are biased, incomplete, and full of stereotypes: the 2008 raids on the FLDS compound in Texas and the HBO series Big Love. Both of these recent events popularized Mormonism, though often perpetuating extreme stereotypes. Along with this popularization and stereotyping comes the question: [...]
