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Does Systemic Evil Exist and Does It Matter?

I made a comment about poverty and systemic evil on Twitter, and I was surprised at the response. People were coming out of the woodwork to tell me I was perpetuating a liberal trope. My favorite exchange went something like this: “‘Systemic evil’ isn’t mentioned in the Bible, so it doesn’t exist.” “So if the […] The post Does Systemic Evil Exist an... »

Pastor Burnout According to the New York Times

Members of the clergy now suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at rates higher than most Americans. In the last decade, their use of antidepressants has risen, while their life expectancy has fallen. Many would change jobs if they could. 13% of active pastors are divorced. 23% have been fired or pressured to resign at [...] »

New York Times: Pastor Burnout

Members of the clergy now suffer from obesity, hypertension and depression at rates higher than most Americans. In the last decade, their use of antidepressants has risen, while their life expectancy has fallen. Many would change jobs if they could. 13% of active pastors are divorced. 23% have been fired or pressured to resign at least once in their careers. 25% don’t know where to turn when... »

sitting thinking about the good ole’ days of church camp. I miss corporal punishment for looking at the opposite sex. Good times #ourCOG

sitting thinking about the good ole' days of church camp. I miss corporal punishment for looking at the opposite sex. Good times #ourCOG »