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I think the key to approaching Kalifungwa's concern about racial division among Christians was his qualifyer "in our churches". There are many forces outside of our churches that shape us along racial lines. For instance, the composition of a church is usually going to be shaped by the demographics...

I've not got much time for blogging these days. The discovery of VH1 Classic, with endless footage of greats such as Def Leppard (we are not worthy!) is proving a distraction. I am, however, glad to see that the sleazy, reactionary, Blair administration in my homeland limps to its sorry conclusion...

If you have not yet bought a copy of Carl's excellent book, The Wages of Spin , I've found a place where you can get it at a reasonable price .

That's the problem with the capitalist system. We're all implicated in the exploitation that is wage slavery. I mean, after I take my 99% royalties, there's nothing left for the Walmart employee. And I'm offended they sell it so cheaply -- it's worth at least a week's wages; errmm, but, then again...

The Wall Street Journal article indicating all is not well in Saddleback land (WSJ Sept 5), has been picked up everywhere, including here , in the Southern Baptist Press.

The current blog theme—citing the words of Ronald Kalifungwa—is that “we must examine the patterns within our churches that erect barries to other races and endeavour to remove those barriers with the help of God.” The editor then asks what some of those barriers might be. I find the question...

It seems like I’ve been in discussions about race and diversity my whole life. It’s only in recent years, though, that I’ve been actively engaged with discussions about race in the church. The discussions, I believe, are important—and they are also filled with landmines. It’s very easy for emotions...

posted by Philip Ryken After a long, full, and fruitful summer sabbatical, I am ready to take my laptop in hand and start blogging again. I hope to report on my time in South Africa soon. I appreciate Derek's forebearance in allowing me to step out of the conversation for three months. I hope you...

posted by Philip Ryken Don't miss the "Houses of Worship" section in today's Wall Street Journal . Under the title "Anything goes," Heather Wilhelm writes on the newest publishing effort of the PCUSA's Westminster John Knox Press. In a book called Christian Faith and the Truth Behind 9/11 , David...

posted by Philip Ryken I believe I am writing in saying that my good friend Rick Phillips is celebrating his birthday tomorrow, September 9. Let's see, Rick, are you 39 again this year? In any case, may the Lord give you a full and joyful year of ministry, with many reasons for praise.