More Random Links & Posts

I'm down to 146 draft blog posts saved.  I see stuff all the time that I save and want to comment on regarding important trends in life and the church. Ireland Catholic Church | Pope Benedict | Bishops -- It appears that the scandals that have rocked the US Roman Catholic Church are now taking their toll on the church in Ireland.  SC priest wins $100,000 for church in poker game | AP | 12/22/2009 -- So last month we heard from the Anglican priest who advocated for stealing.  This time we hear from a poker playing priest, using his winnings for God's work and his participation as PR for the church. 29% of Americans say religion ‘out of date’ | Raw Story -- People need to give up on religion and get on with a relationship with a living God. Multi-site churches mean pastors reach thousands - USATODAY.com -- This article is getting a lot of press time in the blogosphere and elsewhere.  Multicampusing hasn't taken off here in CNY yet.  I know of only one multi-site church here in Syracuse:  The Vineyard with it's main site in the Lakeland area on the west side of Syracuse and a campus in Auburn.  They started in Sept and now 4 months later have a weekly attendance over near 120.  I wonder if that would have happened if they would have tried the traditional church plant route.  Great church. The Order of St. Luke the Physician, a Christian Healing Ministry, welcomes you!  --  I admit it. I have a thing for religious communities that have Catholic and charismatic leanings. Archaeologists find home in Nazareth from Jesus' time - thestar.com Shane Claiborne - Letter to Non-Believers by Shane Claibourne - Esquire