"You can use the Bible to support or attack just about any viewpoint you hold."

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The Tennessean printed part of my minister's sermon on marriage equality (which she delivered on Mother's Day) this past Sunday. Rah!

I'm thinking of doing a Harry Potter-inspired sermon for a back-to-school service in August, in part because I think some of the points raised in a recent Lupin-Snape discussion would be of interest to non-fans (if I can devise a way to share them without being too spoiler-rific), and because analyzing perceptions of belief vs. skepticism and science vs. religion is a exercise that bears revisiting.

In the meantime, I was browsing through my home church's newsletter earlier tonight and came across the youth group's summer schedule: they're hosting an HP book group on Sunday afternoons (including a session on "Imagining Book 7") and sponsoring Wednesday movie nights, culminating in the Hogwarts Halloween Ball on October 28. Hee!

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[ellid.livejournal.com]

In the meantime, I was browsing through my home church's newsletter earlier tonight and came across the youth group's summer schedule: they're hosting an HP book group on Sunday afternoons (including a session on "Imagining Book 7") and sponsoring Wednesday movie nights, culminating in the Hogwarts Halloween Ball on October 28. Hee!

That sounds absolutely marvelous...I once chaperoned a UU kids' prom, and I swear half the boys came in dresses because they were curious. It was hilarious, and very innocent.

BTW, do you have any insider suggestions for someone moving to Nashville? A friend of mine got a job teaching at the University of Nashville and needs any advice she can get. Thanks in advance!

[mechaieh.livejournal.com]

Sure. I'm better with specific questions, so feel free to give her my email (mechaieh at gmail) and I'll be glad to advise what/where I can.

[kassrachel.livejournal.com]

Good sermon excerpt. Thanks for posting it.

I'd love to read your HP-inspired sermon, naturally. :-)