The first thing that tiny group of observant Jews who came in faith to believe Jesus was the Messiah did in the wake of the death of Jesus was to begin to understand how the crucifixion fit into the redemptive plan of God.
(RNS) Many Christians struggle with how to understand the Resurrection -- as something literal or metaphorical. How literally must one take the Gospel story of Jesus’ return to be called a Christian?
We each have a cross or crosses to bear. We can see obvious pain around us as well, and we usually do what we can to help. But do we understand how we also contribute to structures of oppression in our society? In our church?
Every year around this time, I wistfully think that at some point in my life, I might want to attend Comic-Con, the extravaganza of all things geek, from comics and graphic novels to television, movies, and beyond. There are presentations, panels, exhibit halls, and costumes, costumes everywhere!