Tag Archives: Religion and Politics

The One About Faith and Flags

Posted on September 7, 2019 by tmrichmond3

Whether or not we should fly an American Flag in places of worship Continue reading →

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Ecclesiastes for Everyday: Day 16

Posted on March 23, 2019 by tmrichmond3

The one where Qohelet talks about wisdom and politics.  13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king, who will no longer take advice. 14 One can indeed come out of prison to reign, even though born … Continue reading →

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Presbyterians and Politics Part Deux

Posted on July 28, 2018 by tmrichmond3

06-16 Back in the 2000s, during the presidency of George W. Bush, I saw a bumper sticker that said, “I never thought I would miss Nixon.” A few weeks ago I saw one that said, “I never thought I would … Continue reading →

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Presbyterians and Politics

Posted on July 20, 2018 by tmrichmond3

  Note: At this summer’s General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), the following statement was passed. “No congregation, session, presbytery, synod, or national office of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), nor any individual acting on behalf of or in an … Continue reading →

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Trying to Stand in Fallen World

Posted on February 9, 2014 by tmrichmond3

    One of my favorite songwriters is Pierce Pettis, and one of my favorite songs of his is “Trying to Stand in a Fallen World.” If that does not describe the Christian life today, I don’t know what does. … Continue reading →

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