Category: culture
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The World Cup
Tomorrow kicks off what is, without a trace of hyperbole, the world’s most popular sporting event. Unfortunately, given soccer’s poor reputation in the United States (Remember this Simpson’s episode?) many Americans are missing out on the hype and excitement of the World Cup. Why hasn’t soccer caught on in the USA? Perhaps it was one…
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Segregated Churches and Immigration
My latest article for Out of Ur went up a few days ago. In it I attempted to show how the critical need for comprehensive immigration reform offers the American church an opportunity to live up to our calling in some significant ways. Given how polarizing these issues can be, I’ve been pleasantly surprised at…
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How crass is your music?
In response to a video from the Low Anthem I posted earlier this month, regular commenter Dan VBD asked an interesting question. I’m posting his entire question here- though my response is limited to music- and hope some of you will chime in. I am curious if the name of this album [Oh My God,…
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Responding to the “White Anxiety Crisis”
It’s now widely known that by 2050 white folks will not represent a majority of the overall U.S. population. Changing demographics are nothing new but this impending shift has generated a whole lot of interest and eye-catching headlines. I’ve been thinking about these numbers and wondering how we currently in the majority will respond. Recent…
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A Christian Sexual Alternative?
My latest article for Out of Ur was posted a couple of weeks ago. The title caught my eye: “Reverend reconciles sex and religion.” Was another church challenging married couples to make time for sexual intimacy for seven days straight? A pastor making headlines for an edgy sermon about the goodness of sex? A review…
David W. Swanson 