Chuck Currie
Portland, Oregon
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| Added: | November 5th, 2003 |
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About 3 am Portland, Oregon was hit with a rare thunderstorm. Here's a view from our backyard: The video gets a little more exciting as it goes along. It wasn't anything like a South Carolina or St. Louis storm but we'll take what we can get around here. At least we Liz won't have to water later this morning. Frances and Katherine slept through the entire storm. On the other hand, Hugo and...filed under: thunderstorm
As the chair of the faith-based working group of the National Coalition for the Homeless, I spent much of 2001 studying how President Bush intended to use faith groups to help implement his public policy position. In the end, the National Coalition for the Homeless joined the United Church of Christ, the United Methodist Church and many other religious organizations in opposing President...
posted on Chuck Currie in Portland - 7/1 - 9:41 AM
A few minutes ago I made a small contribution to the campaign of U.S. Congressman John Lewis. Lewis, a hero of the civil rights movement and a towering voice of progressive politics, is now facing a primary challenger upset that Lewis supported Hillary Clinton over Barack Obama. Readers here know that I’ve supported Senator Obama since before he even declared for the presidency. But...
posted on Chuck Currie in Portland - 6/30 - 9:26 PM - [2 clicks]
Creator God, Out of chaos you brought order. Out of nothingness you brought life. In the middle of all life stands the tree. Trees provide the air that nurtures all your creation. Birds make them their homes. Cats climb them for protection. Trees recycle life that has come before. Bless the trees of this word, loving God. Remind us to serve as their caregivers and protectors. Give them long...Pastor Kirbyjon Caldwell takes on James Dobson. (via Ben Smith) Related Post: James Dobson's Confused.
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posted on Chuck Currie in Portland - 6/25 - 11:11 AM - [3 clicks]
James Dobson thinks that Barack Obama has a “confused theology.“ Why“ Senator Obama, a committed Christian, believes that the Bible teaches peace and concern for those living in poverty wherever they might be. The positions taken by Senator Obama are similar to ones on many issues that have been advanced by Roman Catholic authorities and Protestant churches (most mainline...
posted on Chuck Currie in Portland - 6/24 - 10:41 AM
Three Oregon cities will host interfaith discussions in July on the "Ethics of Torture & Human Rights." Dr. George Hunsinger, founder of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture, will be the keynote speaker. Portland—Interfaith Forum on Wednesday, July 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1624 NE Hancock Street. Fee: $15, includes lunch....
