This is Not Normal

This is Not Normal

Author: Dr. Roger Ray March 24, 2024 Duration: 18:13
Progressive Faith Sermons - Dr. Roger Ray
ReligionReligion & SpiritualityCulturePhilosophySocietySociety & CultureSpirituality

THIS IS NOT NORMAL! Cultural values we worked hard to correct over the past century are slipping back into what is being allowed to become normative language, thinking, and voting. North Carolina's GOP nominated candidate for governor, Mark Robinson, who enjoyed more than 60% of the vote in the primary, has publicly denied the holocaust, insisted that the Nazis were "not that bad," is opposed to women's right to vote, to LGBT+ rights, and he even insists that the Sandy Hook School shootings were a hoax. This man is currently the lt. governor of NC and is tied for the governor's election in November. America, we have to push back on these ideas and make certain that it is clear that theses are not acceptable cultural values and that for the sane among us, this simply is not normal!


Each week, Progressive Faith Sermons-Dr. Roger Ray offers a thoughtful exploration of modern spirituality and ethics, rooted in the inclusive community of the Community Christian Church in Springfield, Missouri. Hosted by Dr. Roger Ray, this podcast presents recorded sermons that bridge traditional Christian faith with urgent contemporary questions. The discussions move beyond doctrine to engage deeply with philosophy, culture, and the practical work of social justice, reflecting a commitment to accepting all people without judgment. Listeners will hear a unique blend of theological insight, cultural commentary, and ethical challenge, all aimed at fostering a more compassionate and equitable society. This isn't about simple answers; it's about wrestling with complex ideas on how to live a meaningful, faithful life in a complicated world. Tune in for a perspective that is both intellectually rigorous and grounded in a tangible desire for community and change. You can find this podcast wherever you listen, inviting you into a ongoing conversation about what it means to believe, belong, and act justly today.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 350

Official website RSS
youtubeapple_music
Progressive Faith Sermons - Dr. Roger Ray
Podcast Episodes
Waging Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:04
At the end of World War I, there was a hope that this had been the "war to end all wars." Armistice Day was established to celebrate the agreements that they hoped would lead to an eternity of peace on the planet earth.…
When the Voting Ends [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:23
Despite Tuesday's election results, Donald Trump received widespread support across the USA, signaling a tolerance for, and, in many cases, a celebration of, Trump's performative fascism and a growing normalization of Wh…
Let Us Not Be Petty when Our Cause is so Great [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:14
President Kennedy's speech he was set to deliver on the very day when he was tragically assassinated included this plea to the nation, "let us not be petty when our cause is so great. Let us not quarrel amongst ourselves…
When the NRA is Too Liberal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:08
The directors of the FBI and DHS have warned Congress that white supremacist, anarchist, and other armed militias pose a significant threat to American security. Our nation, unlike our peers in western democracies, has b…
Power begets Power (the killing of Breonna Taylor) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:01
Power begets power and institutions that are rife with power will increasingly resist change, reform, or moral responsibility. An excellent example of this is the perception that protesting police killings and violence a…
We're Not Dead Yet [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59
We're not dead yet, but we need your help. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to sell our church building, but we are still online and plan to return to an in-person presence once it is safe to do so. Making that happen…
In Search of a Better American Myth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:19
A civilization's shared myths account for why things are the way they are. They can bolster loyalty to a religion or a nation, and they can excuse class and race privilege. Ancient Hebrew scriptures claim that God gave t…
Faith and Probability [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:26
Faith is typically based on "belief" and science is based on objective research and analysis. In this address, written for the Malvern (United Kingdom) Science and Faith conference, Dr. Ray discusses the concept of "evid…
Ordinary people with Extraordinary Vision [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:45
The late Congressman John Lewis wrote what could be his own eulogy in the essay he wrote to be published posthumously in the New York Times. He called on "ordinary people" to be willing to get into "good trouble." Of cou…
The Politics of Food [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:47
Politics and profit have tremendous influence over which foods we eat, especially the poor because almost all government agricultural subsidies go to beef, dairy, and grain production and less than 1% supports growing gr…

«1...181920212223242526...35»