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What's Wrong with a Theological Buffet?
The Rev. Jeremy Smith responds to the oft-heard criticism of progressive believers as "cafeteria Christians." Read more
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Jesus Was Black Because He Was a Jew
The controversy over Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly asserting that Jesus was white prompts the Rev. Jeremy Smith to turn to theologian James Cone for a startling interpretation. Read more
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The Silent Casualties of Clergy Trials
#DreamUMC tries to plumb the unseen costs of clergy trials over the UMC's anti-LGBT stances, with surprising results, writes the Rev. Jeremy Smith. Read more
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Top 25 Ways United Methodists Don't Uphold the Book of Discipline
The Rev. Jeremy Smith shares a list from a clergy colleague of ways that United Methodists don't fully uphold the requirements of the Book of Discipline, as the Rev. Frank Schaefer is being required to affirm or surrender his ministerial orders. Read more
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Does Every Sermon Have One Purpose?
Should every sermon be about changing our behaviors? The Rev. Jeremy Smith opens a discussion on whether sermons can be about purposes other than creating change or motivation for change in church members. Read more