Tuesday digest
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New today from the Century:
Rodney Clapp on varieties of patriotism: "We owe our homeland patriotism, but not just any kind of patriotism—because just as we don't choose our parents, neither do we choose our country of origin." (subscription required)
- Debra Dean Murphy on Christmas usurping Advent: "We give it a wink and a nod, observing a kind of pseudo-Advent, even as our Christmas celebrations — ecclesial, civic, and familial—are in full-swing. I have complained about this so many times for so many years that I’m sick of myself on this one."
- Henry J. Langknecht's lectionary column for Sunday, December 18: "Mary sings, "My soul magnifies the Lord!" And it does. But God is magnified by more than just her soul. Her life magnifies the Lord through its witness." (subscription required)
- Supreme Court upholds NYC ban on churches in schools
- Faux tell-all by God himself raises eyebrows
- Williams says Jesus would be siding with Occupy movement
- Israel inaugurates 'Gospel Trail' to follow Jesus' steps
- Cultural and religious beliefs are obstacles to gay rights, says Hillary Clinton
- Billy Graham released from hospital
