Wednesday, September 07, 2005

Wednesday Night Blog Party

I really appreciate the frequent RevGalBlogPals teasers highlighting interesting discussions on ring members' weblogs, so I thought I'd scroll through some of the blogs on my blogroll and see what's happening. I didn't go through all of them -- if you're on my list and don't see your blog mentioned below, not to worry, your turn is coming -- and if you want to check out highlights of RevGalBlogPals blogs, click on the link above.

The Bag Lady reflects on the ethic of a preferential option for the poor , and both
she
and friend Dash at Dash Goes to Church discuss the supposed "feminization" of Christianity.

At Bending the Rule, *Christopher talks about growing up working class, and also shares some surprising, metanoia-ish news about... Jerry Falwell?

The Pooper Scooper at Blind Chihuahua Speaks provides a way of understanding Islamist hatred for Western culture , especially its relative gender egalitarianism, as a function of traditional honor/shame societal systems.

Church Gal ponders racism's rearing its ugly head in the wake of the Hurricane Katrina disaster. Meanwhile, Father Jake provides a poignant, personal insight into why it is so important that people of faith allow themselves to be Christ's hands in helping heal the hurting in this unfolding tragedy.

Chris Halverson begins an exciting new ministry adventure in England...read all about it.

The Feminarian gives forgotten women of the Bible a voice in a series of first-person midrash essays.

Grover's got a right to sing the blues -- as do many of us -- after our Churchwide Assembly; read about it, and also check out his featured musical recommendations. (And if you'd rather read, check out Melancthon's book bag.)

Derek makes a good point about our use of fossil fuels -- we all know there's a problem, and it's not going to get better, but what are we doing in our own lives to cut down our use of fossil fuels?

If you like to take Internet quizzes, you will love Life's Laundry , which features a smorgabord of life's more interesting questions, as well as evocative snapshots of everyday life. This week you can weigh in on the favorite thing about your kitchen. (Can I vote for the food inside my refrigerator?) Speaking of food, Charlotte of Love and Cooking shares a mouthwatering recipe for Cajun Stuff . Charlotte also provides some info on how to help New Orleans' hospitality workers .

J.C. of Not of This World ponders Internetting as prayer .

Bls at The Topmost Apple suggests here and here that the Church could learn, or remember, something important about inclusion from the history of Alcoholics Anonymous.

The Velveteen Rabbi shares thoughts, in the context of Hurricane Katrina, regarding theodicy , or why God does or doesn't do what God does or doesn't do.

Happy reading!

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