Tag Archives: Violence

Is Liberation Theology Redeemable?

Posted on November 27, 2024 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

I recently listened to a lecture by Professor Tyler Roberts, PhD (Harvard), professor of religious studies at Grinnell College. The lecture was on Liberation Theology (AKA Theologies of Liberation) and was recorded in 2009 (so there may be more recent … Continue reading →

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The Atonement

Posted on May 26, 2018 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Atonement is about us being one with God. In fact, a good way to understand the word is – At-One-Ment. If the word atonement is all about being one with God why do so many people fight about what … Continue reading →

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The Eighth Station – Weep for Your Children

Posted on June 5, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

The Eighth Station of the Cross – Jesus Speaks to the Women Not long ago

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Memorial Day 2017

Posted on May 29, 2017 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

It is Memorial Day, 2017, and it is raining. On Memorial Day, 1986 it was raining. I remember because I was holding the United States Colors as a wreath was laid in honor of those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines … Continue reading →

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The Holy Innocents

Posted on December 28, 2013 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Today is a “Feast Day” – It is the Feast of the Holy Innocents The Holy Innocents are the first Christian Martyrs – the young male children of Bethlehem killed by order of Herod in his fear of losing his … Continue reading →

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A Reflection on the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

Posted on December 17, 2012 by the Rev'd Dr SG Rindahl

Today the people of our nation ask themselves why did the shooting in Connecticut happen? Why were innocent children murdered? What can be done to stop it from happening again?

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