Welcome!

I’ve put it off long enough. Maybe a touch blog-phobic. I remain a perpetual rookie at the computer. But as a “preacher without a pulpit,” I veritably brim with ideas. As a progressive Christian (I don’t like labels) I am interested in the interface of faith and social reality – politics, economics, health care, education, governmental process, a broad geopolitical agenda. As a seeker, a journeyer, a pilgrim I hold my convictions loosely, though I may write at times with boldness and assurance. I prefer pencil to pen, with a well-warn eraser. I love dialogue, brisk and vigorous, stretching the spectrum of opinion as wide as possible.

There are lengthy and weighty posts, like the very first entry. Others touch across a broad spectrum – liturgy and the contemplative life; Peter Singer’s rude invasion of my psyche; some social critique; biblical study and theology from a different angle; idle musings. Please respond as crisply and assertively as I have sought to be. Again, welcome.

Howard Friend