(He Gets Us) “Trust Jesus…” [3]

a mystical möbius — curating facts, ideas, text, and media to create a contemplative space.     ~~~~~ A superpower regarding extremism?     The He Gets Us campaign seems to have a superpower. With seemingly irresistible power, it appears to  prompt extremists to react. Extremist conservatives say the campaign promotes a "woke Jesus." Extremist … Continue reading (He Gets Us) “Trust Jesus…” [3]

(He Gets Us) “Trust Jesus…” [2]

a mystical möbius — curating facts, ideas, text, and media to create a contemplative space.     ~~~~~ American Christianity has a problem     Last week, we began to consider the "He Gets Us" campaign. The He Gets Us campaign's animating question is: "How did the world’s greatest love story in Jesus become known … Continue reading (He Gets Us) “Trust Jesus…” [2]

[UMC] summary as clarification

a mystical möbius — curating facts, ideas, text, and media to create a contemplative space.     Serial narration Process (i.e., note to interested first-time readers) A series of 3-minute readouts [32, counting this one] regarding the United Methodist Church [UMC] and getting unstuck (beginning here) .... (‘reset’ here and here) .... (last edition) is meant … Continue reading [UMC] summary as clarification

[UMC] imposing conformity

a mystical möbius — curating facts, ideas, text, and media to create a contemplative space.     Serial narration Process (i.e., note to interested first-time readers) A series of 3-minute readouts [31, counting this one] regarding the United Methodist Church [UMC] and getting unstuck (beginning here) .... (‘reset’ here and here) .... (last edition) is meant … Continue reading [UMC] imposing conformity

[UMC] extremism in spotlight

a mystical möbius — curating facts, ideas, text, and media to create a contemplative space.     Serial narration Process A series of 3-minute readouts [30, counting this one] regarding the United Methodist Church [UMC] and getting unstuck (beginning here) .... (‘reset’ here and here) .... (last edition) is meant to be generative, not definitive. Non-absolutism is … Continue reading [UMC] extremism in spotlight

X-raying wingnut strategy

a mystical möbius — curating facts, ideas, text, and media to create a contemplative space.     A brief diversion for 'current events' So, I'm stepping aside from the ongoing "[UMC] getting unstuck" series this week. This week's missive does illustrate some of what we've been considering; however, I won't be making those connections explicit. … Continue reading X-raying wingnut strategy