tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60114297747414666392011-11-15T08:04:04.883-05:00Every Christian denomination, as well as every other religious institution, have their own issues... This blog will delve into the many things that make the Church of the Brethren unique (either for better or worse), as well as many related and unrelated topics that I personally may find interesting.Stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01267411149620263304noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011429774741466639.post-63563394821816966702008-11-29T13:10:00.001-05:002008-12-05T15:22:36.990-05:00

Well, there are many different views concerning homosexuality within the Church of the Brethren, so I thought I would share some thoughts of my own in the form of a sermon which I wrote for a class entitled Prophetic Voices in Preaching. I think it speaks very intuitively into my personal view of the issue and at least one part of the larger topic.This is not the end-all-be-all on the topic, but

Stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01267411149620263304noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011429774741466639.post-90004141819432182622008-11-29T11:34:00.000-05:002008-11-29T10:42:40.035-05:00

I am aware that there is more to being an historic peace church than simply abstaining from the military. It is more about working toward peace on all fronts, in our own homes, in our churches and communities, within our nation, as well as abroad.It is working to bring about wholeness to all...Why do I focus on the military and the COB? Mainly because it is the focus of most conversations that

Stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01267411149620263304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011429774741466639.post-21491911748796437612008-11-28T19:26:00.000-05:002008-11-28T20:17:50.763-05:00

I am still working through the whole issue of the Church of the Brethren and it's relationship with the military... The traditions of the Brethren often seem to be in conflict with the current sentiment of many who identify themselves as Brethren.Support for those who decide to enter into the military is often found within various congregations and almost all congregations will support persons in

Stephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01267411149620263304noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6011429774741466639.post-88446456659388872452008-11-27T23:43:00.000-05:002008-11-27T23:52:05.310-05:00

Hello everyone! To give you an idea of what in the world I am blogging about, I thought I might give you the thought process that when through its creation.I have been contemplating starting a blog for some time, but during Thanksgiving dinner my family started discussing the Church of the Brethren, Bethany Seminary, Theology, etc. Not your typical holiday conversation, but considering my family

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