Much theology has become an academic discipline engaged in resolving problems generated in the history of that discipline rather than by the more obvious and immediate needs of the church. (religion-online.org)
As far as your lesbian friends are concerned, they are in more need of the church than your «fat» friends. (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Certainly, during these times of increasing and disturbing instability, stability can be the most urgent need of the church and our greatest witness as pastors of it. (nakedpastor.com)