Blog Archives for June, 2009

Senior progressive theologian urges UCC churches to save the Planet

It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 25, 2009

John Cobb, Jr. is among the most liberal and progressive theologians alive -- can United Church of Christ respond?

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Only child porn lovers want to fight internet censorship?

It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 22, 2009

It starts with child pornography. Who could protest against protecting children?

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Science and religion are incompatible in two major ways

It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 15, 2009

Of course science and faith conflict. Asking science to betray its method or conclusions simply disables science.

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Barbarian Muslim women in strange clothing? I don’t think so, but…

It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 13, 2009

A faithful commentator on my blogs about the Muslim veil deserves a reply. Who is barbaric?

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Another look at Secularism and Muslim non-conformity

It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 10, 2009

Secularism is designed to prevent religious tyranny. But in our zeal, let's not forget democratic tyranny either.

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President Obama tells Europe to relax over the Muslim burqa

It’s Only Natural with John Shook
June 04, 2009

Presdent Obama disagrees with France's denial of citizenship to covered Muslim women. Can secularism go too far?

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