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Grace-Colored Glasses
by Kathyrn Shihadah
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Latest from Gaza: in a crowded prison, but alone in the world

My beloved niece who lives in Gaza has been sharing her story with me so that I can share it with...
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All Texans, Not Some Texans
by Julie Nichols
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The Religious Right Finally Calls Christ's Teachings, "Woke," "Liberal," and "Weak."

We (Christian Left) predicted this might happen. The signs have manifested for at least 5 years...
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Cranach
by Gene Veith
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From Islam, to New Atheism, to Christianity

Ayaan Hirsi Ali is the Somali-Dutch activist and writer who, a cradle Muslim, has become one of...
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Snarky Faith
by Stuart Delony
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Apophenia against the Theology: How American Christianity Sees Patterns Where None Exist

Explore how apophenia, the human tendency to see patterns in randomness, has deeply infiltrated...
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Faith 4 Today
by Dennis McIntyre
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Indi Gregory: Why Are the Courts Deciding People's Fate?

Indi Gregory, the center of a right to life dispute in the UK, died on November 13th in hospice...
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Progressive Persuasion and Passion
by Rodney Kennedy
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The Money Sermon

The parable of the talents is about money. Since the church doesn’t really want anyone to know...
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Hinduism and the Nation
by Vijendra Agarwal
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The Unheard Story of “Jatayu” During Diwali Celebration in Minnesota

The Hindu epic, Ramayana, is about the notable and most celebrated Bhagwan Ram, an incarnation of...
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Public Catholic
by Rebecca Hamilton
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What of the Palestinians?

So … what of the Palestinians? I recently wrote a post discussing the sudden onslaught of violent...
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Truth Revealed
by Rob Schenck
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Would Republicans Welcome Jesus Christ And Mike Pence?

I'm convinced neither Ronald Reagan nor Jesus Christ would be welcome at the next Republican...
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Faith and Reason
by Elizabeth Grace Matthew
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How the Synod on Synodality Report Models Real Inclusivity

The recently concluded synod on synodality could have gone in a lot of different directions—a...
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Allegories – Here and Now
by James Werning
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The Problem with Religion – and Why we Can’t See it

It’s time we humble ourselves and stop believing our faith-practices are indisputable. “The first...
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Jane the Actuary
by Elizabeth Bauer
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How to solve the migrant crisis in 2 easy steps

The background: Chicago and New York are both dealing with migrant crises. (Yes, this part of the...
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Reflections of a Recovering Evangelical
by Daniel Henderson
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A Christian Nationalist-Zionist in Sheeps Clothing

Rep. Mike Johnson is a Christian Nationalist-Zionist in sheeps clothing. There is nothing more...
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Politically Pastoral
by Jason Carson Wilson
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When Patriotism Becomes False Religion

Patriotism became a religion during the Reagan administration. After all, the Moral Majority...
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Heretic Happy Hour
by Matthew J. Distefano
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Too Fab For Florida?

With all the toxic rhetoric flying around in Florida about our gay, trans, and queer friends,...
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Apostates Annoymous
by Matthew J. Distefano
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Touchy Subjects and Divisive Opinions

Opinions are like a pair of underwear: Everyone has one, but it’s usually something you should...
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Unwavering Faith
by Chrissy Marks
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Shall Not Be Infringed

The role religion used to play in schools has not only gotten smaller over the years, but it is...
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Jenn Abel
by Jenn Abel
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What does it mean to keep God in public schools?

What does it mean to keep God in public schools? Is it about political power? Control? Or is it so...
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Rational Animal
by Matt Graham
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Modesty is Good

Is modesty a good thing? For some, the word “modesty” can conjure up images of burqas and systems...
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Dharma Lens
by Pushpita Prasad
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Faith, Country, Caste! New Survey Highlights American (Mis)Understandings

New survey shows caste awareness in US is low and based on inaccurate information. This can lead...
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Politics Blue
by Politics Blue
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How Faith Groups Feel After Biden’s First 100 Days

Religious groups remain divided over the President’s approach to immigration, LGBTQ rights and...
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Politics Blue
by Politics Blue
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How Faith Groups Feel After Biden’s First 100 Days

Religious groups remain divided over the President’s approach to immigration, LGBTQ rights and...
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