Kudos to Danny Duncan Collum for his column ("What Those Low Prices Cost," February 2005). I agree with all he says about the unjust practices of Wal-Mart. However, I would urge Duncan Collum to stop "considering" a personal boycott of Wal-Mart and take the plunge. I live in
Letters
Bruce Lindgren 3-01-2005
While I certainly respect the concern for the issue of abortion expressed by John Puffer in his letter ("Abortion is Key," Letters, January 2005), I am puzzled by the reasoning of his concluding sentence: "I agree that poverty
Lucy Fuchs 3-01-2005
I was afraid to read David Batstones column ("School Without a Prayer," January 2005) - more public school bashing, I thought; more of "prayer in the schools" issues. His article certainly pointed out some problems, but they were more about lack of challenge to his gifted children than about "absence of moral
Douglass Bakke 3-01-2005
I applaud Larry Rasmussens efforts to find the middle ground between the positions of just war theory and Christian pacifism in the form of "just peacemaking" ("In the Face of War," January 2005). I, however, take exception to his conclusions in two regards. First, the non-believing world
Justin R. Shepard 2-01-2005
When I came across Jason Byassees article "License to Thrill" (December 2004), I felt like a rubbernecker: I hate the "prosperity gospel," but I secretly love to read about the jokers who are writing and hawking this stuff. First, Byassee takes The Prayer of Jabez to task - no
Justin Harvey 2-01-2005
I can't tell you how much I appreciated Jason Byassee's article. As someone who works in Christian retail, I am constantly frustrated by the content of many "Christian" books these days.
David Lau 2-01-2005
Thank you for Jason Byassee's honest comments on the books. Of course, much of what he says is true of many sermons and literature that come from Christians.
James Morgan 2-01-2005
Regarding "The Politics of Piety," by Amy Sullivan, November 2004: I was impressed by your article. I am reminded of a ceremony that took place during medieval times at the election of the pope.
John Koize 2-01-2005
Swanee Hunt says in the November issue ("Replacing Hatred with Hope," CultureWatch) that she would prefer a God with "less power" to a God with "less love." I would like to know when the powe
Jim Bibber 2-01-2005
In "High Stakes for Church and State" (November 2004), Jim Wallis writes a compelling analysis, reminding us of the authority of Jesus' words on war and peace and social justice issues.
Christy Lambertson 11-01-2004
As I was reading your September issue, I was surprised to find myself feeling angry. Generally speaking, I like you people, so I was puzzled at first by my reaction.
Rev. Jim Taylor 11-01-2004
Brian McLarens article, "Risky Business" (September 2004) is exceptional advice for the pulpit, for the politically active Christian, and for the prophetic voices of the kingdom of God.
Kenneth C. Burt 10-01-2004
Thank you for the insightful article by Bill Moyers ("Democracy in the Balance," August 2004). He captured my own frustration with the ever-widening economic inequality and the "hijacking" of Jesus. Yes, it is time to throw the moneychangers out of our secular temples and to move toward a
Larry Fuchs 10-01-2004
[Regarding "Risky Business," by Brian McLaren, September 2004], I cringe every time I think a priest is going to speak about politics. As a Catholic, I have been distressed to see how some of our bishops have misused even our most sacred sacrament to punish politicians whom they do not think are toeing
Karen Davison 9-01-2004
I was interested in your article reviewing comic books ("Holy Warrior Nuns, Batman!" by David Wade, July 2004). Whenever we have a comic or cartoon depicting a superhero fighting for the right against the bad guys, we are perpetuating what Walter Wink calls "the myth of redemptive