Ethics

The Ahistorical Jesus or, How the CIA Gets a Christian Pass

December 11, 2014 Todd Littleton Advent, Christ Following, Ethics, Incarnation, Intersections, Jesus, Politics, Religion, Theology

Two young friends suffer church leaders/members who give allegiance to an ahistorical Jesus. I am guessing those whose Jesus takes this shape did not come to their position all by themselves. In fact, I am doubting they even know it.… Continue reading

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An Uneasy Agent of the State: Part 2, Marriage Officiant

November 25, 2014 Todd Littleton Ecclesiology, Ethics, Featured, Intersections, Leadership, Love, Pastor, Theology

Marriage as solemnized in the United States, in most cases, may disturb me more than the wrangling over marriage equality. It would be wrong to assume I believe the discussions over marriage equality should be muted as somehow unimportant.… Continue reading

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An Uneasy Agent of the State: Part 1, Prayer As Ceremony

November 12, 2014 Todd Littleton Christ Following, Church, Culture, Ecclesiology, Ethics, Featured, Intersections, Leadership, Pastor, Politics, Religion, Theology

Hello, my name is Todd. I am a professional pray-er. Once it is discovered I am a pastor, no matter the event, I become the de facto pray-er.… Continue reading

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Would Jesus Build A Wall? I Think Not Pastor Jeffress

July 17, 2014 Todd Littleton Christ Following, Church, Ethics, Featured, Intersections, Jesus, Justice, News

Religion and politics do not mix well. At least that is the way it is often told. This week’s column may well test that theory.… Continue reading

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What Do You Think About Mark Driscoll’s Apology? – She asked.

March 20, 2014 Todd Littleton Christ Following, Church, Current Affairs, Ecclesiology, Ethics, Featured, Intersections, Jesus, News, Theology

There was a day when I cared deeply about site statistics. If a person sets out to write,… Continue reading

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