Evangelicals and Politics

Although I'm still trying to decide if I like the idea of Katie Couric behind the news anchor desk, I did find this story quite interesting. The story discusses the multiple viewpoints on politics that are held by evangelicals and includes interviews with Jim Wallis and Tony Perkins.

I especially found Wallis' quote at the opening of the program insightful:

"With 30,000 children dying every day, needlessly, from poverty and disease, I can't imagine Jesus thinking, 'The top issue on our agenda ought to be gay marriage amendments in Ohio.' "

Naturally, this simplifies the issue a little too much, but it does at least expose the nearsightedness of the religious right.

Crop Walk

Leah and I are walking on October 1 to raise money for fighting hunger, both in our community and around the world. If anyone would like to donate to our efforts, you can donate by credit card here (the site is secure). If you'd like to learn more about Crop Walk, you can read about it here.

We appreciate your help.

babies, babies, babies

My good friends, Brad and Georgie, just had a baby girl. You can see picture's here and here and the blogonouncement (new word) here.

Earlier this year, my good friends, Jason and Amy, also had a baby girl. They have posted a video here.

My wife is not pregnant, but wishes she was. All of these baby pictures and videos are not helping.

Just wanted to get that out there.

P.S. Sorry to the two or three people who read my blog that I have not been posting lately. The beginning of the school year has been one of the busiest times of my life. Hopefully it will calm down soon.