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Taking The Name In Vain

Posted on April 10, 2012 by TuckerRussell

When we read through the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, we are looking into a different culture, or set of cultures.  These books were written and compiled over the course of 2,000 years and the rise and fall of … Continue reading →

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An Ash Wednesday Reflection

Posted on February 24, 2012 by TuckerRussell

Ash Wednesday is a strange ritual.  I can imagine that to those who are not familiar with the tradition, it would appear archaic and perplexing.  We wake up early and have a religious figure place a black smudge on our … Continue reading →

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Do We Hate Religion? Do We Hate At All?

Posted on February 9, 2012 by TuckerRussell

I have been thinking a lot about religion lately.  I know, that sounds redundant for a minister to say.  After all, it’s my job to think write and talk about religious questions.  But I mean something specific by it, and … Continue reading →

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Honoring Our Bodies: The Word Became Flesh

Posted on January 11, 2012 by TuckerRussell

As a staff, we made some videos to express our Holiday wishes to each of our readers. It was a fun and meaningful thing for each of us, and after I made mine I continued meditating and praying on what … Continue reading →

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Queer Spirituality- The Basics

Posted on December 6, 2011 by TuckerRussell

Why have so many religious and spiritual organizations held homophobic views and excluded GLBTIQ persons?  What relation is there between sexuality and spirituality, and how do we experience that as GLBTIQ persons? To understand these questions, we need to begin … Continue reading →

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A brief Introduction :)

Posted on November 30, 2011 by TuckerRussell

Hey Everyone! I am sure you will be getting to know me more as time goes by and my blog kicks up, but I thought I would begin by introducing myself and telling you why I want to be part … Continue reading →

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