What we come to know about Adam, Eve et al is actually based on the interpretation (spin?) St. Augustine put on the text, and his profound influence in most corners of the Christian theological world has remained.
Read MoreAnd the Charmin Goes To...
Oscar Night seems to be a good time to share an exercise based on Philippians 3:8
Read MoreThere's Something About Eglon
One of the functions of the story of Ehud and King Eglon, and maybe the whole of the Book of Judges, is to entertain the kids, especially young teens, who would find such low and lurid stories spellbinding and something to look forward to after a long hard day in the fields or on the road.
Read MoreEngaging the Powers Engagingly
My favorite theologian, Walter Wink, most entertainingly demonstrates how Jesus taught his followers to be peacemakers, emerging God's Realm of justice, harmony and joy for all through practical, effective, and hilariously clever acts of intentional non-violence.
Read MoreMorons for Christ
While there is much to commend about "Christian Comedy" and what it seeks to provide, it should be noted that the earliest Christian comics did not work "clean." At least that's what the Bible tells us.
Read MoreBeelzeboob!
It's fun learning how Israel used the gift of mockery and for good reason. It's powerful to cleverly make fun of the forces that threaten to bring you down.
Read MoreHeavenly Hustle
As unsavory and implausible as it may seem for inclusion in a sacred text, hoodwinkery is a phenomenon prominent and playfully celebrated in our Bible. Throughout the text, Old and New Testaments. Even at the cross.
Read MoreThe Gospel with a Goose!
I often wish all of life would be nice, neat, already filled with enough surprises. The same goes for the God the Bible commands/invites/beseeches me to follow….
Read MoreImmanuel the Ne'er Do Well....
Jesus as part Bamm Bamm, part Tabitha, and part whatever the name is of the character Billy Mumy played in that famous Twilight Zone episode were he turns grown-ups he doesn't like into jack-in-the-boxes.
Read MoreThose Wacky Wise Men!
Through the Comic Lens, the Wise Men can start looking more like Keystone Cops than venerated sages.
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