Tuesday digest

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New today from the Century:

• An interview with Will Willimon, who will soon return to teaching: “I find little support for democracy in scripture. Bishops have power to send because all ministry in Jesus’ name is ‘sent.’” (subscription required)

• Katherine Willis Pershey's lectionary column for next Sunday (subscription required) and her blog notes for this one

• John Buchanan on baseball: "When I was ten, baseball became the organizing principle of my life. The game taught me that success is rare and precious." (subscription required)

• Steve Thorngate collects some insightful links on marriage equality

In the news:

• Obama campaign taps young adviser, Michael Wear, for faith outreach
• Polls: Most Americans call gay relationships "moral" and are not swayed by Obama's same-sex marriage support
• Richard Mouw, evangelical leader, says engaging Mormonism isn't just about being nice
• Black churches conflicted on Obama's gay marriage decision