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What can you teach me about Octavia Butler?
By
Robert Gelinas
I’m not much of a science fiction reader. Recently, though, I saw an interview with Octavia Butler. I’ve perused her books with titles such as, “Kindred,” “Parable of the Sower,” Parable of the Talents,” and “Wild Seed.” Obviously, the Biblical allusions catch my eye as well as the some of story lines but I don’t…
If the Church Were Christian
By
Robert Gelinas
I just started reading Philip Gulley’s new book, “If the Church Were Christian: Rediscovering the Values of Jesus.” I love provocative titles! I haven’t read enough to comment about the overall content but I am intrigued by his thesis: “…if the church claims Jesus as its founder, it should at lease share his values. The…
Better than Bieber?
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Robert Gelinas
Nominated alongside the likes of Drake and Justin Bieber is jazz bassist Esperanza Spalding for a Grammy in the Best New Artist category. The odds are stacked against her but I’m holding out hope that this true talent and artist will rise to the top. Watch/listen to the video below of Esperanza at the White…
Religion & Politics: Two examples of Faith & Politics (p2)
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Robert Gelinas
Gerson & Wehner begin their book, City of Man, with a comparison of the church during Nazi Germany and the church during the civil rights movement. The Christians during 1930’s Germany largely accommodated themselves to the status quo, all the while, atrocities were occurring in staggering proportions. Followers of Christ during the 1960’s in America…
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