Methodist Blogs Weekly Roundup #37

Here's the week in review in the Methodist blogosphere:

James Gibson attacked dispensationalism.

Andy Bryan wrote about re-establishing civil discussion in the UMC over homosexuality and the contextualization of ideology.

At Bandits No More, Steve Heyduck expressed his disdain for the current Major League Baseball commissioner and Richard Heyduck the Texas referendum on gay marriage.

Ben Witherington reviewed the movie The Legend of Zorro.

Betty Newman wrote about Reformation Day, the simplicity of theology, and generational memories.

Will Willamon blogged about the strange bedfellows of politics and religion (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!)

Brian Russell wrote about what you can learn about people from their prayers.

Chett Pritchett blogged about the theology of plumbing.

Church Medic wrote about the telecommunications marketplace.

At Connexions, Richard Hall blogged about common mistakes in prayer.

Dare We Be Christians wrote about the meaning of blessing.

Dave Camphouse blogged about saints in the UMC.

Derek Tang wrote about the soccer team Manchester United and presented a cavalcade of bite-sized sports commentaries. He also blogged about the proper way to dispose of a worn-out American flag (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Donald Sensing wrote about the Scooter Libby indictment, US prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald, the new Mercedes-Benz technology that will make cars almost self-driving, why Islamic terrorists attacked journalists in Baghdad, and the Christianity of novelist Anne Rice.

Steve Heyduck remembered Rosa Parks and the meaning of eternal life.

Gavin Richardson celebrated his first blogoversary and pondered whether homosexuals can be legitimate spiritual leaders.

Gerry Charlotte Phelps is advocating a new branch of apologetics that would justify Christian lifestyles. She also gave step-by-step advice on how to start up a charity and how one should be organized. Gerry also wrote about roadblocks to Christian evangelism in Kenya.

Greg Crofford blogged about how African Anglicans are responding to homosexuality.

Greg Hazelrig wrote about how God brings good to all situations and appropriately, uses a Star Trek reference. It is therefore a correct interpretation.

Greg Lee blogged about what he's learned from his recent Charge Conference. As Christians, we often talk about 'God's timing'. Greg offers the contrast of 'Satan's timing'.

Guy Williams pondered about how theologically diverse the UMC should be.

Inside Mike's Head wrote about how hypocrisy affects evangelism.

James Spring advised people to pay their drug dealers on time. He also has a somewhat positive impression of Wal-Mart employment.

Jay Voorhees blogged about the dreams that members of his congregation have for the church.

Jonathon Norman wrote about All Saints' Day and the post-modern understanding of Scripture (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Ken Carter blogged about intercessory prayer.

Maobi compared Ramadan and the Chinese New Year. He also wrote that given the Islamic propensity for violence during this period, Ramadan clearly isn't that holy. He further compared Christian and Muslim approaches to adultery. Maobi then compared terrorist sympathizers with those who disdain rape victims (Best of the Methodist blogosphere!).

Matthew Johnson wrote about Bible software for Macs.

Craig Moore blogged about the logical implications of the divine inspiration of the Scriptures.

Michael Daniel has disdain for professional journalists. To put mildly. He also wrote about Beth Stroud and Rosa Parks.

Mike Lamson wrote about the 'Kingdom of Heaven' thesis of N.T. Wright.

Pjeffy blogged about dealing with politics as a pastor.

Wes Magruder wrote about evangelism in Africa as a mental attack upon African cultures.

Dan Gates wrote about the Beth Stroud decision.

Lorna Koskela linked prayer and mission and wrote about childhood religious education in Finland, the practical matters of evangelism, the devotional guide that RevBlogGalPals are publishing, Christian superficiality, and perspective in church interal conflict.

Stephen Fife wrote about openly identifying as a minister in public.

Movable Theoblogical blogged about labeling people prematurely in theological arguments and different kinds of fundamentalism.

Tim Sisk likes Raynorlanches and using movie clips in sermons. He also likes bossy women who dress in skimpy leather and carry whips, but tries to be discreet about it.

Tony Mitchell wrote about Reformation Sunday.

Jim McKay wrote about the Scooter Libby indictment.

Shane Raynor blogged about Beth Stroud.

Corrections? Additions? Do you know of a blog that should be included in the MBWR? Leave a note in the comments or e-mail locustsandhoney2005 at yahoo dot com!

UPDATE: Be sure to check out John Wilks, who expressed his views about Halloween for Christians.