Welcome to another Fundamentalist Friday. Yes, folks, we’re back to thinking about Protestant Fundamentalism and the scholars who have something helpful to say about it. While there are lots of kinds of fundamentalism (most religions have a branch that, among other things, demands a literal interpretation of and obedience to its doctrines … [Read more…]
Once upon a time, I selected three poems that struck me with their musicality. I typed the poems on the same page—each one being fairly short—and hung the page in plain sight. My intention: memorize each one. It’s been a long time since I did that, and I can’t say my recall … [Read more…]
Will the real Bible please stand up? Welcome to another post on Fundamentalist Friday. Trigger warning: if you hold the belief that the Bible is perfect—factually, historically, and scientifically true and is without contradictions—it is highly likely you’ll get uncomfortable reading this. I’m not here to argue, but simply to share with those who … [Read more…]
Happy Mothers Day this Sunday to all you mommas out there. As it approaches this year, I think back on the most unusual one I ever experienced—one I spent with my husband, Hoyt, eight years ago in Lhasa, Tibet (2009). At an altitude of about 11,450 feet, Lhasa has been the center … [Read more…]
Ever since 9/11 (and before that, but not as much) we’ve heard the word “fundamentalism” in the news almost every day. The problem is we don’t get much of an explanation. No doubt, we get the idea that some fundamentalists are at least bigoted or at worst, violent. Fundamentalism, whether we … [Read more…]