Vlog #4: Autism and the Church

I read an news story recently that really stimulated some thought. I've tried to articulate a little bit of that in this video. Please watch it and think about the questions at end (and below).



1. What should churches do to accommodate the needs of people with autism and their families? Or should they make accommodations at all?
2. How can churches better serve the needs, including spiritual needs, of people with autism?
3. If you are a member or leader of a church, will you talk with someone in your church about these issues because your church will likely be dealing with these issues soon (if not already)?


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Vlog #3: The Ten Commandments and an Interfaith Game Show

My third vlog can be located below. In it I talk about a woman who has an interesting way of applying the Decalogue and a religious TV station's idea for a game show. Thanks in advance for watching!



Links:
Crazy-woman story.
Islam TV website.
Islam TV game show story.
Lake Avenue sermon series.

The hat that I am wearing in the video is from my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University. Check out their website.

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Vlog #2: John McCain: Out of Pastors

So John McCain received and then rejected the endorsements from two TV preachers recently: John Hagee and Rod Parsley. I have used these facts as jumping off points to discuss the role of religion in the electoral process in the United States. Here's the vlog:



What do you think? Should candidates seek the endorsements of religious figures? Should religious figures give their endorsements?

The AP news story can be found here.

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Vlog #1: Will Smith and Christian Community

So I was sitting around last night trying to make an introductory video for my blog and thought to myself: "This is fun; I should do some video blogs every once in a while." So here is the first one:



Apparently Will Smith has helped setup a private school in Calabasas, CA that is based on the tenets of Scientology. However, he claims that he's a Christian and not a Scientologist. While describing his beliefs about religion he spells out what could be called "Lone Ranger" Christianity -- being a rugged individual -- or "Burger King" Christianity -- "Have it your way." Needless to say, this is not the picture that the NT paints; we are called into community with one another and for one another. We can't and shouldn't try to live our lives or our faith alone; we need each other!

In the video I mention Barnabas File, a website where Ircel Harrison, a progressive Baptist minister, has a blog entitled "None of Us Is As Smart As All of Us" in which he makes a strong case for our need to collaborate on things together as Christians. Also, you may want to read the Will Smith stories for yourself; here are two links: ONE and TWO.

Hope you enjoy!


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