Marissa Nichols on the Hope Offered by the Church

"In this time of economic and moral downturn (read: suicide leap) I choose to occupy my parish church grounds as often as I can. Here’s why.

"While our friendly mainstream occupiers are shutting down business districts, threatening law enforcement and turning public streets into a politically charged “Woodstock,” the Church is holding its own concurrent version of social rebellion, where the faithful can revel in holy hippie-ness (is that a word?), or hippie holiness, or whatever can be equated with casting off the world in pursuit of personal sanctity.  We're going 'back to basics,' back to the things that matter the most: faith, family, friendship, and yes, fun!"

In a recent commentary, Marissa Nichols offered some thoughts on the hope the Church offers to people during these challenging times.

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The Theology of Laundry: Occupy Your Parish Church! (9 NOV 11)