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When to Listen Instead of Lead
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DecWhen to Listen Instead of Lead One of the implied themes in my book, 8 Habits of Love, is the danger of rigid expectations and pre-conceived ideas, and the critical importance of cultivating an open mind so that we may live a life of courageous spirituality. Recently, here at All Saints, we have been living [...]
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Putting Ourselves In the Line of Fire Part II
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DecFaith means taking action. Spirituality without action is fruitless and social action without spirituality is heartless. At All Saints, we are boldly political without being partisan. We create a partisan-free place to stand. We believe that our work liberates the religious patriot to see clearly, speak courageously, and act daringly. In my last post, I [...]
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Putting Ourselves in the Line of Fire
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NovThroughout our history, All Saints has often been in the line of fire, and we’re proud of that. Let me explain. Between 1957 and 1967, when America was roiled by racial strife, the rector of All Saints was a pioneer of equality for all races. While Dr. John Burt’s interfaith work and involvement in social [...]
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What “Lincoln” Can Teach Us About Keeping Our Heads When All Around Us Are Losing Theirs
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NovOn opening day, I stood at the front of the line at the movie ticket counter. To my right hung a black and white poster of Daniel Day-Lewis in profile: deeply creased face; wiry beard; thick, graying hair. He stars as President Abraham Lincoln in the new film, Lincoln, directed by Steven Spielberg. The brilliant [...]