Harold Kushner Writer rabbi
It resonated strongly with readers in part because it was so real, and recommended by many Protestant clergy.
From This is True for 30 April 2023
pastor
Theologians and religious figures who actually practiced what they preached.
Tom Carten Priest
Due to several factors, this entry is hosted on my blog.
From This is True for 23 January 2022
Jeannie Graetz The determined
In 1955, Graetz’s husband, Bob, a newly ordained minister, was assigned to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Montgomery, Ala. A predominantly Black church; the Graetzes were white. They not only accepted the assignment, they chose to live in the predominantly Black neighborhood the church drew its congregation from. One of the people in the … Read more
From This is True for 20 December 2020
George Coyne Scientific priest
Coyne’s goal in life: to lead the reconciliation of theology and science.
From This is True for 16 February 2020
Richard Bolles Parachute Pastor
Bolles wrote the best-known job-hunting guide ever.
From This is True for 2 April 2017
William Keeler Cardinal
He was the first bishop to expose “priests who had been credibly accused of child abuse.”
From This is True for 26 March 2017
Everett Parker The Reverend
A preacher, Parker demanded the FCC to hold a TV station accountable. The FCC declined, but Parker won in court, setting new standards.
From This is True for 27 September 2015
Bernard Mayes Queer priest
Mayes founded the U.S.’s first suicide prevention hotline — and helped organize PBS. And then….
From This is True for 26 October 2014
Frans van der Lugt Jesuit priest
He cared for the sick and the hungry, not caring if those helped were Christians or Muslims.
From This is True for 13 April 2014
Sister Antonia Brenner Prison nun
Brenner decided to chuck it all, sold everything, became a nun, and moved in to a prison.
From This is True for 20 October 2013