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Faith in the Town Square
by Melanie Springer Mock
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To Glenda, Selling Alligator Alcatraz Merch on Etsy

Profiting from the pain and suffering of others is never the gospel message.
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Faithful Politics
by John San Nicolas
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The Faith & Media Initiative Launches New Fellowship

Many in modern society unfortunately assume that faith must be kept private. Even when religion is...
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Formation Matters
by Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC
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Eyes Up to Heaven: Ascension and the Question of Humanity

In The Bicentennial Man, a lifelike robot seeks recognition as human. After two centuries, it...
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Snarky Faith
by Stuart Delony
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When “Thus Saith the Lord” Becomes a Brand Slogan

A scathing critique of modern prophecy, contrasting biblical prophets who spoke truth to power...
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Patchwork Practice
by Daniel Jean Perrier
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Who was St. George, Patron Saint of Palestinian Christians?

George of Lydda is a powerful symbol of connection between the faiths practiced in the region. He...
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Faith 4 Today
by Dennis McIntyre
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The Harvest: Embracing the Call for Laborers

In this Sunday's gospel reading, Jesus sends his disciples "two-by-two" before Him to find...
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All Texans, Not Some Texans
by Julie Nichols
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It is No Longer About Politics; It's a Moral Failure

When politics are killing people and especially in unacceptable numbers, it is no longer a...
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Truth Revealed
by Rob Schenck
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What’s Gone Wrong With American Evangelicals? #3

What We Do With Jesus Determines Everything This installment in my What’s Gone Wrong with American...
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Unwavering Faith
by Chrissy Marks
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When Churches Demand More Than Donations

When pastors pressure congregants for money, faith can feel like a transaction. Where's the line...
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Reflections of a Recovering Evangelical
by Daniel Henderson
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Four Things You Need To Know About Project 2025

The Democratic National Convention spent a good deal of time exposing and excoriating Trump’s...
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Disputed Questions
by Robert J. Hutchinson
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Intelligent Design: Pro and Con

Philosophy writer Robert J Hutchinson looks at good and bad arguments for and against the...
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Progressive Persuasion and Passion
by Rodney Kennedy
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Who Are You Calling Demonic?

Who Are You Calling “Demonic”? MAGA evangelicals insist democrats are demons bent on the...
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Grace-Colored Glasses
by Kathyrn Shihadah
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How precious is your mental health?

Personal mental health is important – but how important? I've been asking folks all over the...
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Hinduism and the Nation
by Vijendra Agarwal
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Maha Kumbh: An Unimaginable “Green” Confluence of Hindus

The recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Bharat, is deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. It...
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Politically Pastoral
by Jason Carson Wilson
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Perilous Intersection of Religion and Power

In a troubling twist of American jurisprudence, the United States Supreme Court has increasingly...
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Cranach
by Gene Veith
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Treating Feelings as the Source of Absolute Truth

People today are not really relativists; rather, they are dogmatic, to the point of demonizing...
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Public Catholic
by Rebecca Hamilton
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Pope Leo: The Church Stands with Christians in Middle East

Friday: Christian Persecution Pope Leo called the bombing of Mar Elias Church in Damascus Syria on...
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Dharma Lens
by Pushpita Prasad
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Earth Week. Dharma. Tree Hugger. Mother Earth.

It’s the time of year the modern world dedicates ONE WEEK to the Earth. One week out of 52, when...
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Jane the Actuary
by Elizabeth Bauer
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Actually, Card. Cupich is hurting, not helping, immigrants

This is the message that Cardinal Cupich plays on repeat: immigrants have done nothing wrong;...
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Apostates Annoymous
by Matthew J. Distefano
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RESPONSE: He Gets Us Super Bowl Commercial

Everyone’s seen it, and pretty much everyone has their hot take on why it was great, or awful,...
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Heretic Happy Hour
by Matthew J. Distefano
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If Jesus Were Like Trump

Just in case you were curious, here’s what it would be like if Jesus were like former President...
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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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