Post-Christian

Creation, division, joy, anger, sorrow, laughter, language, culture, tragedy, birth, rebirth, war, peace suffering, hope etc . . . . All weekend long words have been popping in and out of my head as I have encountered, embraced and been embraced by the plethora of God’s colors in the human creation. Strolling through the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska I snapped pictures of animals while capturing glimpses of 38 OSU students from ten separate countries and four continents all brought together for fun and celebration through the Wesley Foundation at Oklahoma State University. Fall Break—we advertised a fun filled weekend in Omaha, Nebraska ... Read Full Story

I went to this banquet last night! It wasn't a bad banquet- except for the fact that I felt like a prostitute for Oklahoma City University- an institution that it is really hard for me to respect. It was a scholarship banquet for "The United Methodist Foundation for Higher Education." To be honest, I wish I understood what Methodist mean when they say "higher education." Three things struck me about this banquet as untenable. First the evening was kicked off by asking the audience, notice I did not say congregation, to stand as some little girl sang the national anthem. I admit that I ... Read Full Story

Today, I was parking cars at the Wesley Foundation prior to our football game at Oklahoma State. I noticed one car came into our parking lot with a license plate that said, "Open Doors, Open Minds, Open Hearts." I asked them if they were United Methodist and where they went to church. They said, "Yes, we are United Methodist and we go to _________." I smiled and said, oh I really enjoy your pastor ___________. They both looked at me and said, "When did we get a new pastor?" Attempting not to laugh I said, "Three years ago." Sheepishly, they said, "Oh we don't ... Read Full Story

A student recently asked me, "What is the difference between you and ______?" I responded, "What do you mean?" S/he continued, "When you and ______ preside at the Eucharistic table you use the same words, read from the same liturgy, but something is different." I attempted to discover, to push, to figure out what s/he thought was different. I asked her/him, is it style? Is it just a difference in voice? Is it a difference in presences? I really wanted her/him to define for me the difference so I could help. Finally in frustration s/he exclaimed, "When you say the words, 'let this be ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Post-Christian". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story