Category: book
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acts of faith
I have tended to be unimpressed with anything bearing the “interfaith” label. My limited experience with dialogues and meetings between those of different religious traditions hasn’t been real impressive. Remaining unoffensive often seems to be the unstated point of these conversations. Additionally, the ecumenical tone is often condescending, as if those who affirm their religion’s…
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this weekend: christianity and consumerism
I’ve mentioned The Gospel and Culture Conference here a few times, but it’s worth pointing out again. The conference begins this Friday evening, includes a picnic and session on Saturday evening, and wraps up on Sunday morning. This is New Community’s first attempt at something like this, and I’m glad that Skye Jethani will be…
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your summer fiction recommendations
As is often the case, sometimes the best of this blog gets buried in the comments. Last week I asked for your suggestions for a good summer novel. I’ve done my best to grab all the suggestions that fit the fiction criteria and list them here. I will bring at least one of these with…
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glacier or volcanic spring-fed water?
Thanks to those who suggested books for this summer’s fiction reading. This morning I learned about a book that hasn’t been suggested, though I suppose it doesn’t fit the fiction criteria. Fine Waters: A Connoisseur’s Guide to the World’s Most Distinctive Bottled Water is a guide to the world’s most interesting, and exclusive, bottled waters. …
David W. Swanson 