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  1. J Bryson

    Blue Like Jazz

    I'm wondering who here has read Donald Miller's Blue Like Jazz. Even as a non-Christian, I found myself profoundly moved and touched by his descriptions of his spiritual journey. Now I find myself curious to know what various Christians think of the work.
  2. J Bryson

    Meet J Bryson

    Name: Jeffrey Residence: Pasadena, CA Age/DOB: March 30, 1970 Education/Occupation: After working as a professional tarot reader for seventeen years, I recently moved on from that path in order to take a temporary position as a nanny, and to go back to college with an eye towards divinity...
  3. J Bryson

    What Is The "Traditional Family", And How Is It Under Attack?

    Again and again, usually whenever the subjects of gay marriage and gay adoption come up, there are those who will state that the concept of the "traditional family" is under attack in America. I therefore have a few simple questions: What is a "traditional family"? How is it under attack...
  4. J Bryson

    The Crime Of Homelessness

    As the recession has grown worse, more and more American metropolitan areas have stepped up enforcement of laws that homeless people can't help but break: Loitering, trespassing, and illegal camping are the major ones. At this time in America, more than any other, it is a crime to be homeless...
  5. J Bryson

    "I was thirsty, and you gave me water"

    Man convicted of littering for attempting to save the lives of undocumented border crossers.
  6. J Bryson

    Unitarian Universalism: A "Real" Religion?

    One of the most common misconceptions regarding Unitarian Universalism is that due to our lack of a theological creed (we do seem to have an inherent skepticism regarding Trinitarianism, but even that's more traditional than creedal), we do not qualify as a "real" religion. In other words, the...
  7. J Bryson

    Coach Accesses Girl's Facebook Account: How Much Privacy Should She Have?

    $100 Million lawsuit filed by parents.
  8. J Bryson

    Pro-Atheist/Secular Music

    I'm curious regarding music that specifically forwards atheistic, anti-theisitic, and pro-secular themes. Do any of you have any suggestions? I'll start you off with a classic, and a personal favorite from my teen years: YouTube - XTC-Dear God
  9. J Bryson

    I Gave My First Sermon Yesterday!

    At Throop Memorial Church (UU) in Pasadena, I gave my first lay sermon. One of the fun things about UU Churches is that our ministers get a break over the summer, allowing the laity to take over the pulpit for a few weeks to a few months. My minister was actually there, and gave me some...
  10. J Bryson

    Bill Clinton Now In Favor Of Same-Sex Marriage.

    Bill Clinton Backs Same-Sex Marriage
  11. J Bryson

    60 African-American children banned from pool.

    The pool owner was afraid that the children from a local day camp would "change the complexion" of the club. Pool Boots Kids Who Might "Change the Complexion" | NBC Philadelphia
  12. J Bryson

    Meet Our New President!

    A letter from newly-elected UUA President Rev. Peter Morales:
  13. J Bryson

    Lottery Joke

    A man rushes through his doorway, shouting "Honey! Honey! I bought the winning lottery ticket! Get your suitcase!" "Oh my god!" she screams. "What should I pack? My bikini? My good dress?" "I don't care!" he responds. "Just get out!"
  14. J Bryson

    Something That I Wrote Got A TV Tropes Entry!

    The weird thing is, I wrote it on a semi-dare, and now it has fans.... A World Of Laughter A World Of Tears - Television Tropes & Idioms
  15. J Bryson

    Why Did The Mormon Church Become Involved In The Proposition 8 Battle?

    From this thread. So I figured that since no one had done so yet, I'd give this a shot: Why did the Mormon Church choose to get involved in a battle in California regarding the legalization of gay marriages rather than spend the money to feed and clothe the homeless, minister to the ill...
  16. J Bryson

    The Brutal Math Of Poverty

    Why you have to be rich to be poor. I've experienced this myself. Like the White Queen said, around here it takes all the running that you can do to stay in the same place.....
  17. J Bryson

    I Have Hand-Raising Disease!

    It's a horrible affliction. I first noticed it in college, which was the first time that I bothered to pay attention in class. My professors would ask a question. I'd raise my hand and respond. After a while this got to be embarrassing, so I stopped doing it as much. The problem was that...
  18. J Bryson

    Liberal Religion vs. Liberal Politics

    In Reverend Rick's "Liberal Christian" Is An Oxymoron! thread, I've noticed some confusion. While I'm not completely sure what Rick was driving at (which seems to be the case with most of your posts, Rick :D), I felt that it was important to clear the air between what the word "liberal" means...
  19. J Bryson

    Family? Values?

    This seems like an appropriate topic to start on Mothers' Day. When I was growing up, the religious right was just getting warmed up to the idea of "family values". What this was generally meant to indicate seemed to have something to do with prayer in schools, no nudity or swearing in art and...
  20. J Bryson

    My Imaginary Friend....

    ....can beat up your imaginary friend! I have a book right here that says so! Prove me wrong!
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