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The Pope, Hell & The Papacy

An Italian journalist quoted Pope Francis as saying "there is no hell," a statement the Vatican quickly backtracked, but questions remain, including questions about the nature of the papacy. Read more

by Gene Veith | Cranach

Jesus Christ Superstar (2018)

Some thoughts and comments about the live performance of Jesus Christ Superstar on NBC in relation to the historical Jesus. Read more

by James McGrath | Religion Prof: The Blog of James F. McGrath

Why Paul Wrote "If Any Should Not Work, Neither Should He Eat"

If you've listened to evangelicals and other conservatives inveigh against welfare, you've likely heard them quote II Thessalonians 3:10. I thought I'd take a moment to look into the context. Read more

by Libby Anne | Love, Joy, Feminism

Dating In A #Metoo World

"Hey, beautiful." I scowled at my phone. Another day, another cut and paste come on. I picked up my phone and wrote back: "Ah! The common effluvia of the disinterested salutation." A few minutes... Read more

by Emily C.A. Snyder | Pop Feminist

A Muslim Reflects On Sister Jean, Loyola And Being An Underdog

There is an emotional high when Goliath comes tumbling down. We hope to see the underdog succeed in order to renew our faith in a just world where money and clout don't always triumph. Read more

by Guest Contributor | altmuslim

The Mystery Of The Three Crosses

The three crosses on the hill of Golgotha carry deep symbolic meaning, but you have to dig down into the beliefs of first century Judaism to discover the full meaning. First we ask why the cross has... Read more

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker | Fr. Dwight Longenecker

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