This week’s discussion centers around the intersection between interfaith relationships and issues of terrorism in the world. Should the Mosque be built near Ground Zero

Our discussion in Java and Jesus on August 1 will feature experts from the Washington Post’s “On Faith” section.  The question asked was this: All religions the same? The Dalai Lama, who just celebrated his 75th birthday, often refers to the ‘oneness’ of all religions, the idea that all religions preach the same message of [...]

Java and Jesus: July 25, 2010 Big Questions:  Today’s question and responses come from the Washington Post’s “On Faith” section PDF version Immigration #1 The following question was posed by Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham Stopping illegal immigrants with immoral laws? Illegal immigrants are flouting U.S. laws, but does affluent America (or Arizona for that [...]

Java and Jesus-9:00 Room 13 We will be using segments of An Altar in the World by Barbara Brown Taylor.  As a former pastor and now professor shares how she learned to encounter God beyond the walls of any church.  From simple practices such as walking, working and getting lost to deep meditations on topics [...]

You can see the reading used in Java and Jesus on March 7, by Frederick Buechner on the Lord’s Prayer from his book, Listening to Our Lives. This led to a discussion of other versions.  Now you can read these Alternative Versions of the Lord’s Prayers.  If you find another one, feel free to email [...]