May the Force…

Alright, all you Star Wars fans: Jediism is a religion, with temples, communities, and terminology. And thanks, Leftover, for the link.

The Pope is coming to the U.S.

(As if you didn’t know.) Here are some ways he has (so far) made life uncomfortable for people of a certain political stripe.  

Why can’t we all believe in God?

Blame the skeptical brain.

A musical interlude…

…to go with this. Here’s more on Eric Bibb.

Hug a Presbyterian

Presbyterian Church (USA) leaders have appointed a committee to explore divesting from for-profit insurance companies. From Healthcare Not Wealthcare: The Mission Through Responsible Investing Committee (MRTI) is instructed by the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) to request information and explanations of health insurance companies. This information will focus especially on the insurers’ practices …

Baby Jesus wants me to post this

Hmmm…Jesus was tolerant of everything but intolerance. And thanks, Sis. Sensible, for the link. Yes, it’s 20 minutes long and you have a lot to do today, but try to give this a listen.

And now, a word from Shirley Sherrod

Shirley Sherrod, Truthout

Go ahead, Bro. James

Women ministers, James Evans

Upon completing the mission

Military, Suicides, Dan Campbell

Is it time to break up the old boys’ club?

Catholic sex abuse scandal, Female clergy