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Climate Change: Turning Discussion into Action

Posted on October 23, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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I live on the edge of the Allegheny River just north of Pittsburgh. As the river flows by, its appearance is constantly changing. One moment the water is dark and gray. Then a ray of sun breaks through the clouds above and sets each ripple afire with dancing light. The mood shifts, the colors change, the water levels…

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Gamergate: The Invisible Scandal Impacting Your Ministry

Posted on October 18, 2014August 2, 2021 by ptsblog
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Your ministry has been impacted by a debate that you probably didn’t know was happening. It has involved major Universities, news outlets, and even the FBI. You probably missed it because it’s about something you don’t usually notice. It’s about video games. But why would a seminary blog bother discussing a debate on video games?…

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Theology Here and Now

Posted on October 15, 2014March 9, 2021 by ptsblog
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The global challenges we face today seem impossible. The spread of Ebola, the brutality of the so-called “Islamic State,” and the changes already occurring in the climate are enough to make me feel overwhelmed. You probably remember the old advice: When the problems of the world seem too big, just concentrate on the smaller problems…

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