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Will schools soon have to open girls’ locker rooms to boys?
If you care about someone whose K–12 school or institution of higher learning receives any federal funding, take note: their school may have to open girls’ bathrooms, locker rooms, housing accommodations, and sports teams to boys who claim to “identify”…...
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All Set Free
Happy Arbor Day, From A Tree Hugger
Today is Arbor Day, and it is as holy a day as I can think of. No, it is not a bank holiday. No, it is not tied to a religion. No, most people don’t really care or even know that today is Arbor Day (or what Arbor Day even is!). But it is a...
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Jeff Hood
PENDING EXECUTION. : Commentary from the Book of Jonah (1)
Pending Execution: Commentary on The Book of Jonah (David Hosier and Jeff Hood / 1 of 4) David Hosier is scheduled to be executed on June 11, 2024. The Rev. Dr. Jeff Hood is Hosier’s spiritual advisor. This is a commentary on The Book of Jonah they’re constructing together....
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Evangelical
Rico Tice Leaves Church of England Over Same-sex Blessings
Same-sex partnership prayer services have led to Rico Tice leaving the Church of England and joining the Presbyterians. Evangelicals have been leaving the Church of England for centuries while some have felt that they should stay as a faithful remnant....
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Progressive Christian
Why Did Cohen Say Today Trump Had Sessions "in his Pocket"?
Legally, it was a historic day today for the USA. Two important legal cases are now being conducted simultaneously that concern former President Donald Trump. New York State’s Manhattan trial indicting Trump began Monday. It is the first court case in our nation’s history in which a...
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Evangelical
Protesters at Columbia University want Hamas to “burn Tel Aviv to the ground”
“The 7th of October is going to be every day for you.” So screamed protesters at two Jewish Columbia University students just outside the campus gates. Others at Columbia called for Hamas to “burn Tel Aviv to the ground,” which…...
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Jeff Hood
PENDING EXECUTION. : Commentary from the Book of Jonah (1)
McAlester, Michael Smith & Jesus
HOLY WEEK GIFT (Book of Reflections): Execution Echoes
The Last Words of Christ from the Execution Chamber (1)
Parables from Death Row: The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
Parables from Death Row: The Parable of the Sower
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All Set Free
Happy Arbor Day, From A Tree Hugger
How Christians Take The LORD'S Name In Vain
Every Instance Jesus Condemns Cannabis
REPOST: Dear Trump-Supporting Christians
If You're A CHRISTIAN, What Is YOUR Testimony?
Christianity, the Bible, and Slavery: Some Candid Thoughts
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Denison Forum
Will schools soon have to open girls’ locker rooms to boys?
Protesters at Columbia University want Hamas to “burn Tel Aviv to the ground”
Couple is waiting until their wedding to kiss
“People who say they go to religious services weekly are probably lying”
Israel retaliates against Iran
How to buy happiness
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Kermit Zarley Blog
Why Did Cohen Say Today Trump Had Sessions "in his Pocket"?
"Sleepy Joe" Hypocrisy Haunts Sleepy Trump
Scottie Scheffler Takes RBC Heritage for Four of Five Wins
John's Gospel Denies Jesus Is God More than the Synoptics Do
Scottie Scheffler Leads RBC Heritage by Five with Delay
Scottie Scheffler Leads the RBC Heritage after Three Rounds
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The Global Catholic Review
Mexican President AMLO Defends Santa Muerte
Catholic UFOs and New Religious Movements
Pastor Smashes Santa Muerte and Virgin of Guadalupe Statues
20 Differences Between Santa Muerte and San La Muerte
The Two Skeleton Saints - A Journey Into the Fascinating World of Santa Muerte and San La Muerte
Lost Causes and Left-Handed Favors - Saint Jude, the Most Popular Catholic Saint in Mexico
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Close to Home
Building Your Mandatory Christian Library for World Book Day
Beverly LaHaye, Jerry Savelle Die as Leaders of the Faith
Mere Christianity and Those Who Don't Act Like It Matters
Holy Moses! Netflix Commands a New Version of 'Testament'
The Biblist: 10 Ways to Witness for the Solar Eclipse
Is Being Woke Blinding Christians to the World?
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Labyrinthine Mind
El Buen Pastor del Inmigrante
Resurrection: Movement from darkness to light
By grace you have been saved
Avance de una causa de beatificación: Fray Pedro de Corpa
Advancing a Cause for Beatification: Friar Pedro de Corpa
¿Permite la Iglesia uniones entre personas del mismo sexo?
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Religion Q & A
Why does the Catholic Church oppose gender transitions?
Why so many splits in the Latter-day Saints tradition?
What do U.S. churches believe on “recreational” marijuana?
“What Is Christian Nationalism, Exactly?”
Why does the Catholic Church condemn surrogate motherhood?
Should Christians attend LGBT weddings?
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The Conversation
How Christians Hold Differing Views On The Resurrection
Tattooing Dates Back To The Crucifixion
Cherry Blossoms Show Appreciation Of Impermanence And Spring
Oscars 2024: Films are full of faith in unexpected places
Faith leaders have been protecting migrant rights for years
The divine matchmaker in Chinese mythology helps couples
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Switching Sides
Craving Confidence: A Simple Model to Explain Deconversion
Introducing Atheist Arguments to New Eyes: The Research
When Women Deconvert: The Research
Has Belief in God Undergone a Renaissance? Reviewing the Thesis of Justin Brierley
The Research behind Religious Trauma, Spiritual Abuse, and Church Hurt
Atheist Police Officer Comes to Christ After Investigation
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Religion News Roundup
The Top 10 Most Holy Places On Earth
The Top 20-11 Most Holy Places On Earth
The Top 30-21 Most Holy Places on Earth
The 100 Most Holy Places On Earth: 40-31
Ranking The Top 50-41 Most Holy Places On Earth
The Top 60-51 Most Holy Places on Earth
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Paperback Theology
What if Churches Shouldn't Have Goals?
The Prophet Taylor Swift
Slamming Social Justice is Christianity Without Suffering
Asbury Revival Dissipates Energies of Change
Is Football Dangerous For the Fans?
Why Biden's Approval Rating is So Low
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Religion News by faiths
Buddhist
Unanswered Question: A Spiritual Newsletter
Predictions for the World of Religion in 2024
The Boy Who Is the Bogd
A Complicated Banquet: Notes from the American Zen Teachers Association gathering in 2023
Following Jesus: The Way Of The Bodhisattva
‘Journey to the West’: Why the Classic Chinese Novel’s Mischievous Monkey – and His Very Human Quest – Has Inspired Centuries of Adaptations
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Catholic
PENDING EXECUTION. : Commentary from the Book of Jonah (1)
How We Treat The Homeless Is How We Treat God
Mexican President AMLO Defends Santa Muerte
El Buen Pastor del Inmigrante
What Determines A Person's Worth
Church Joyfully Welcomes U.S. Navy Chaplain Candidate
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Contemplative
The Asbury Revival: The Outpouring's 1 Year Anniversary
2023 in Review: The 12 Best Posts of the Year
The Prophet Taylor Swift
Scripture, Texts, and Tracings in Galatians and 1 Thessalonians
Why Quiet Listening is Important Action
What Happens When Americans Pray
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Evangelical
Rico Tice Leaves Church of England Over Same-sex Blessings
Will schools soon have to open girls’ locker rooms to boys?
Protesters at Columbia University want Hamas to “burn Tel Aviv to the ground”
Couple is waiting until their wedding to kiss
Building Your Mandatory Christian Library for World Book Day
“People who say they go to religious services weekly are probably lying”
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General Christian
The Split Peace Lily And The Split UMC
Church Joyfully Welcomes U.S. Navy Chaplain Candidate
Rising Tensions of Israel-Iran Conflicts
Beverly LaHaye, Jerry Savelle Die as Leaders of the Faith
Eucharist Revival, Not Culture War
Dignitas Infinita and the Four Types of Dignity
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Hindu
Question for Diwali: Why does Hinduism extol vegetarian diets?
The 100 Most Holy Places On Earth: 40-31
The Top 60-51 Most Holy Places on Earth
Patheos Releases New Rankings For World's Most Holy Places
Question: Is California's anti-"caste" effort unfair to Hindus?
Question: What is Sikhism, candidate Nikki Haley's onetime religion?
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Jewish
Ancient Israel: Something New Under The Sun
Matthew Thiessen's A Jewish Paul: Part 2 of the Interview
A Song For The Jewish Community
Hanukkah Celebrations Have Changed Dramatically − But The Same Is True Of Christmas
The Untold Story of the Man who Brought Half the Jewish Population of New York’s Lower East Side From Europe
Book Review of "The Monotheizing Process"
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Latter-day Saint
Why so many splits in the Latter-day Saints tradition?
A few more thoughts on the Kirtland Temple deal
Richard Bushman on witnesses to the Book of Mormon
Can the great American de-churching be reversed?
The Lord's new temple in Orem
A few gathered posies
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The Satanic Temple Presents "The After School Satan Club"
Satanic Temple Sets the Stage to Access Abortion Services
Can Jesus Guide Us Towards A Better Political Future?
Why Does an All-Loving God Tolerate So Much Suffering?
A Crash Course on the Baha'i Faith
Hate Crimes: A Pagan's Prayerful Response to Conflict and Prejudice
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Muslim
Fast For Gaza
No Happy New Year Greetings This Year Until Ceasefire
Podcasts:
Do Religions Still Have Arranged Marriages and Polygamy?
Answers:
What does Psalms 122 mean? Pray for Jerusalem?
Friday Prayer in Little Rock: A Short Homily on Genocide in Gaza
Reflections on War and Religion
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New Visions
How Jorge Bergoglio Met God and Became Pope
Is Religious Faith Compatible with Scientific Thinking?
Reflecting on Blogging for Seventeen Years as Monkey Mind
Noting the 50th Anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's Death
Zen Teacher Teshin Matthew Sweger
An Invitation To Join The Spiritual Naturalist Society
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Pagan
Richard Dawkins Calls Himself a Cultural Christian
Faith And Begorrah! St. Patrick For The Rational
The Two Skeleton Saints - A Journey Into the Fascinating World of Santa Muerte and San La Muerte
Speaking about Palestine: Enough is Enough
How to Do a 2024 Outlook Reading
Book Review: The Book of Seances
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Progressive Christian
Happy Arbor Day, From A Tree Hugger
Why Did Cohen Say Today Trump Had Sessions "in his Pocket"?
Podcasts:
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How Christians Take The LORD'S Name In Vain
Podcasts:
Episode 41: Betty Gore (Part 1) | The House Wife Ax Murder of Texas
Podcasts:
Episode 42: Betty Gore Part 2 | The Case of Love, Sex, & Murder
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