Red and Blue God

The Wittenburg Door has long been an oasis for those who think that religious people take themselves too seriously. Though its been years since I delved into its pages, the Door's Senior Contributing Editor, Becky Garrison, has written a provocative satire on the relationship of politics and the church -- taking potshots at both right and left. The book is entitled: Red and Blue God, Black and Blue Church: Eyewitness Accounts of How American Churches are Hijacking Jesus, Bagging, the Beatitudes, and Worshiping the Almighty Dollar, (Jossey-Bass, 2006). It has its ups and downs as a book, but its a quick read that will help refocus one's attention off of the political grind to the gospel call.

I've written just a little bit more on my blog-- http://pastorbobcornwall.blogspot.com.

Enjoy,

Bob Cornwall

Link to Faith in the Public Square

As some were interested in my columns, which appear most Sundays in the Lompoc Record. Here is the link and send me a note with your thoughts: http://mysite.verizon.net/res90385/columns.html. Be sure to check out my own blog -- http://pastorbobcornwall.blogspot.com. I'm looking forward to sharing ideas and resources with the group and beyond.

Blessings,

Bob Cornwall -- First Christian Church of Lompoc

Welcome to WATD

The Western Association for Theological Discussion has come down from the mountain after three days of theological discussion. This was the 27th meeting of a by invitation association of persons, mostly from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ living in California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Arizona. This new blog is designed to allow us to share resources and ideas during the interim between our annual meetings.

Enjoy the conversation.

Blessings,

Dr. Bob Cornwall
President of WATD -- 2006-2007