Tear-gassing Jesus
Rejecting Immigrants is rejecting Christ LENOIR, N.C. – The shameful display of evil being perpetrated by the U.S. government on immigrants seeking asylum in the United States is the direct […]
Category Archives: religion
Catholic Committee of Appalachia Calls for Action in Response to Latest Sex Scandal involving WV Bishop
In wake of Bishop Michael Bransfield scandal, group calls for ‘specific, achievable actions’ CCA also claims that Archbishop Lori cannot be trusted to be an impartial investigator By Jeannie Kirkhope […]
While ICE Celebrates, Immigrants and Allies Grieve
CIMA calls for gathering to send message of disapproval Matthew 25:31-46 – “…I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Zechariah 7:8-10 – Do not oppress the alien. Editor’s note: This is published […]
Wrestling with Pilate’s Question
‘What is Truth?’ By Michael M. Barrick As I read scripture this morning, this passage from the Gospel of John led me to conclude that my primary daily challenge is […]
Black (Heart) Friday
Obsession with stuff that will become dust – like us – reveals our true priorities By Michael M. Barrick LENOIR, N.C. – Before this day is out, we will almost […]
Thanks Roy
Moore’s racist statement on 1965 Voting Rights Act offers a teachable moment By Art Sherwood and Michael M. Barrick Remember when the question “What Would Jesus Do (WWJD)” was trending? […]
Asheville Catholic Vicariate Issues Statement in Support of Immigrants
‘We Are Strangers No Longer’ asserts that Gospel requires that immigrants be welcomed ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The Asheville Vicariate Council of the Catholic Diocese of Charlotte has issued a Pastoral […]
‘Love is not enough’
Encountering a disturbing view of the Christian faith By Art Sherwood PATTERSON, N.C. – Last week was a wonderful week, celebrating the 241st birthday of the United States. It is […]
Soul Speak
A poem at Pentecost By Michael M. Barrick For Christians that follow a liturgical calendar, Pentecost is a commemoration of the beginning of the church, as read about in Acts […]
Applying Scripture in Our Communities
It may not mean what you think By Alan M. Eddington and Michael M. Barrick Biblical literalists wishing to impose their will upon the rest of Americans are faced with […]
