The Pew Center has released some interesting new data on public attitudes about Same-Sex Marriage. Polls and surveys are tricky for two reasons. The first is methodology: was the survey properly taken, did they get a representative sample, and so forth. The second is suitability: is a poll really the right tool for the job? … Continue reading »
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Church and State, Part 17,402
Fine with me: Most Americans Say the State Should not Define Marriage.
Tab Sweep
There are categories of people you will only reach using social media, as this infographic depicts. (Data from this Pew survey.) The Methodist Hymnal? There’s an app for that! Here’s news about an archaeological excavation of a 1st century synagogue from Magdala. Pope Francis calls Catholics to leave their comfort zones. That’s good advice. But … Continue reading »
GA Committee Recommendations
Several committees at the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA) meeting in Pittsburgh have issued reports. These will now be voted on by the General Assembly and if they pass, will be sent on to the presbyteries for voting during the year ahead. While I’m sure the commissioners did their work as well … Continue reading »
Pat Robertson and Alzheimer’s Ethics
Well. Pat Robertson says it’s okay to get a divorce when your spouse has advanced Alzheimer’s disease. (To be fair, he does say there is an obligation to ensure that custodial care is provided.) Now here’s the thing: I appreciate he isn’t just responding with a knee-jerk “God said it / I believe it / … Continue reading »