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Good Bye
Today is my last day at Beliefnet (which I co-founded in 1999). The swirling emotions: sadness, relief, love, humility, pride, anxiety.
But mostly deep, deep gratitude.
How many people get to come up with an idea and have rich people invest money to make it a reality? How many people get to create
posted 8:37:24am Nov. 20, 2009 |
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"Steven Waldman Named To Lead Commission Effort on Future of Media In a Changing Technological Landscape" (FCC Press Release)
STEVEN WALDMAN NAMED TO LEAD COMMISSION EFFORT ON FUTURE OF MEDIA IN A CHANGING TECHNOLOGICAL LANDSCAPE
FCC chairman Julius Genachowski announced today the appointment of Steven Waldman, a highly respected internet entrepreneur and journalist, to lead an agency-wide initiative to assess the state o
posted 11:46:42am Oct. 29, 2009 |
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My Big News
Dear Readers,
This is the most difficult (and surreal) post I've had to write. I'm leaving Beliefnet, the company I co-founded in 1999.
In mid November, I'll be stepping down as President and Editor in Chief to lead a project on the future of the media for the Federal Communications Commission, the
posted 1:10:11pm Oct. 28, 2009 |
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"Beliefnet Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief Steps Down to Lead FCC Future of the Media Initiative" (Beliefnet Press Release)
October 28, 2009
BELIEFNET CO-FOUNDER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF STEPS DOWN TO LEAD FCC FUTURE OF THE MEDIA INITIATIVE
New York, NY - October 28, 2009 - Beliefnet, the leading online community for inspiration and faith, announced today that Steven Waldman, co-founder, president and editor-in-chief, will re
posted 1:05:43pm Oct. 28, 2009 |
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Secularizing the Cross (Christian Activists: Be Careful What You Wish For)
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week, in Buono v. Salazar, about whether a white 6 1/2 foot cross can be displayed in a national park as a tribute to World War I soldiers. Though it's depicted as a classic clash of the secular and the religious, it actually illustrates why Christian act
posted 1:15:51pm Oct. 08, 2009 |
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posted November 17, 2008 at 1:31 pm
He’s President now! The National Cathedral, like all the others.
posted November 17, 2008 at 10:15 pm
Any one he wants. What difference does it make? Maybe he won’t attend any.
posted November 17, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Since Obama seems to have been channeling Abraham Lincoln for a long time – Foundry United Methodist Church
For almost two centuries, the church has been home to presidents, members of Congress, and others in public service. President Abraham Lincoln became a Life Director of the Methodist Missionary Society, and President Rutherford Hayes attended Foundry nearly every Sunday during his term. President Franklin Roosevelt and Prime Minister Winston Churchill attended a special service at Foundry on December 25, 1941. President William Clinton and his family attended regularly.
Rev. Dean Snyder (after Clintons left DC):
“As pastor of Foundry United Methodist Church, I renew my pledge to lead services that recognize and honor gay and lesbian persons in committed relationships. I will continue to seek to do so in such a way that does not violate denominational rules of the United Methodist Church, even though I strongly disagree with them.”
Rev. Dean Snyder – Don’t Use Wright To Polarize – March 25, 2008
http://tinyurl.com/2xdyd2
Several United Methodist pastors spoke out in defense of Rev Wright.
posted November 18, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Presidents don’t regularly attend the National Cathedral, which would also be a security nightmare to control for purposes of regular church attendance. There is an Episcopal church across the street from the White House–St. John’s at Lafayette Square–which will likely be the fall-back.
First Congregational in DC would be a good choice, as would Church of the Epiphany. Foundry could also handle both the Obamas and the security, although it isn’t known for being all that multicultural beyond the large LGBT following.
posted November 18, 2008 at 2:33 pm
I hope the Obamas will continue to be part of our denomination. That being said, I expect they may attend (join?) either First Congregational UCC, which is near the White House, or Peoples UCC, an amazing African American congregation (their building were designed to emulate African huts yet incorporate Western religious styles) not far from the White House. It is unwise to judge any denomination by a single pastor/preacher. We have been here a very long time (our ancestry includs the Pilgrims) and represents a household of faith that embraces change, honors tradition, and holds relationships with God dearly. They would do well to stay with us.
posted November 25, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I think Obama should attend that church