Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Denominational bloggers

Just as in secular politics, bloggers are making a dent in conversations about religious politics -- particularly the politics of American Christian denominations. USA Today's Cathy Grossman explores the topic pretty well in a story in today's paper.

I realized how few of these I read -- partly because of time and partly because of lack of knowledge/interest in the minutiae of various denominations (yes, I'm admitting my bias - the politics of churches outside my own is not that exciting to me. I'd rather write about what you're doing with your faith for the greater good). Here's a few I do check:

Catholic: Whispers in the Loggia
Episcopal Church: Drell's Descants (written by a guy in Alexandria)
Evangelical: Evangelical Outpost (not as much a specific denomination as a movement, and theology rooted in that movement)

I apparently need to find a Southern Baptist blogger... Most of the rest that I check are on more general religion topics. So what about you? Any suggestions on good religion blogs?

2 comments:

tnmartin said...

There's actually a directory of Baptist bloggers.
http://baptisttop1000.com/

Anonymous said...

"I realized how few of these I read.... and partly because of lack of knowledge/interest in the minutiae of various denominations (yes, I'm admitting my bias - the politics of churches outside my own is not that exciting to me..."

That is so typical of a Times reporter. Uneducated regarding the matters they cover, reporting according to their bias.

Do you not get it? That IS your job.

Trust me, you didn't need to write this--everyone already knew. Did you graduate from the Monica Carter School of Reporting From Your Couch?