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What's the Difference Between Shiite and Sunni Muslims?
The differences between Sunni and Shiite Muslims vary, both theologically and in terms of practice in Islam, thought the divergence began with a disagreement about leadership succession. When it comes to practice, the variations are slight: Both Shiite and Sunni Muslims follow the five...
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Monday Miscellany, 8/12/24
The "vibes" election. Google is an illegal monopoly. And Hindu nationalists court American conservatives....
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Evangelical
Bought and Paid For: How Money Hijacks American Democracy
The question is simple: Should we allow our democratic process to be determined by money? Last month, I wrote about the hijacking of American democracy. One primary means this hijacking occurs is with money. Whether it be corporate dollars or powerful lobbies (often, these two go...
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Progressive Christian
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Heather Heyer
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Heather Heyer, murdered Aug. 12, 2017, by racists gathered in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Disputed Questions
What is Faith?
J.L. Mackie and the Logical Problem of Evil
Philosopher Refutes Common Argument Against the Afterlife
Who’s Really in Charge in America?
How is Bodily Resurrection Possible?
Can Philosophy Make Sense of the Afterlife?
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Hinduism and the Nation
Hinduism and the Olympics: Manu Bhaker and Bhagavad Gita
Ram Rath Yatra In The U. S. And Its Significance For Hindus
"Ram Lalla" in Ayodhya, Hinduism, and Minnesota Celebration
U.S. Targeting Hindu Bharat's Religious Freedom-Part 1
Hindu Festivals: Govardhan Puja, Annakut, and Chhappan Bhog
Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Jersey
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Grace-Colored Glasses
Democrats' shameless "except"ionalism may be their downfall
This will guarantee 4 more years of Trump, unless we stop it
Recent news about the Holy Land you should know about
Four short little stories that tell great, big truths
Must we reject our cherished causes to "save democracy"?
I was thirsty – and you poisoned me
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Formation Matters
What Do You Do When You Doubt?
From the Mundane to the Sublime
What We Can Learn From Raccoons
Overcoming Three Obstacles to Evangelization
Faith, Luke Skywalker, and Trust
Restoring Order and Peace
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Snarky Faith
Surviving Discussions with the Politically Possessed
Kinkservatism: The Politics of Repression and Control
Greg Locke: Demon Slayer
Faith on a Slow Cook: Fowler’s Stages and Deconstruction
Enjoy the Illusion of Liberty
Who Are We Without a Villain?
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Faith 4 Today
Banning Books: Protecting Kids or Censorship?
World Day Against Human Trafficking: 5 Ways You Can Help
Olympic Opening Ceremony Offends Many Christians
International Self-Care Day: 10 Ways To Practice Self-Care
States Work To Shield "Gender Identity" From The Parents
It's Time To Restructure Donations to Political Campaigns!
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Faithful Politics
Support for Israel Weaker Among Younger Evangelicals?
The Prosperity Gospel and Weber's The Protestant Ethic
The Prosperity Gospel and Weber's Protestant Ethic
A Sikh Prayer at the RNC Sparks Christian Outrage
Can Christians Vote Their Values in a Two-Party System?
Grants Pass: How Does America Treat Its Poor?
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Faith and Reason
An Elegy for Tolerance?
Baby Formula Feminism: On Beauvoir and “Breast is Best”
Maybe Lena Dunham’s Girls Wasn’t So Bad After All?
"Good Will Hunting" is About Fatherhood, Not Therapy
How the Synod on Synodality Report Models Real Inclusivity
Attempts to Make Catholic Theology More Inclusive Actually Do the Opposite
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All Texans, Not Some Texans
To My Childless Cat Lady family and Friends--I Love You!
A 30th Wedding Anniversary Tribute--family first
Christianity Should Give Life, Not Take it Away (Dr. Gushee)
Don the Con Man; He's Now Selling Bibles!
Finally, A Contemporary Cross I Can Live With
I'm Now a Pro-Choice Catholic-Church/State Grossly Invaded
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Truth Revealed
A Christian Case for Kamala Harris
My Pilgrim's Progress In and Out of Christian Nationalism
Trump’s Obscene Bible Hawking
Alabama Embryo Ruling and Theocracy
Religious Freedom Dancers Miss a Step
Marking This Day of Light and Darkness
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Patchwork Practice
Psychedelic Christians: Magic Mushrooms and Mystics
Israel's Ecocide Against Palestine
Deadly Sins and Queer Pride
Brigid, Saint and Goddess
Value-Based Goals and Avoiding the Cult of Productivity
The Light of the World in the Shadow of Empire
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Unwavering Faith
If You Are Catholic, Be Weary Of The FBI
Is There A Heaven For Psychopaths ?
In 2024, Do Catholics Still Believe In Exorcisms?
Christians on Fire
A Song For The Jewish Community
Are There Any Atheists On Death Row?
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Buddhist
Rainn Wilson, Trump and St. Francis: This Week In Faith
Foulke Implosion
Who Saves Us? A Meditation about Joan of Arc
I asked ChatGPT about a possible second Trump presidency
Frozen Zygotes and the Middle Way of Compassion
Can Buddhism Save the World?
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Catholic
Culture Wars, Social Justice, & the Spiritual Works of Mercy
What is Faith?
What Do You Do When You Doubt?
PRS* XII Republicans Attacking Businesses And Religion
Trepidation in Oklahoma: On Clemency & Emmanuel Littlejohn
Banning Books: Protecting Kids or Censorship?
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Contemplative
Life Kind Of Feels Like A Fever Dream Right Now
God Calls Us to Forgive? But Why?
The Maddening Muck of Mental Purgatory And How To Dig Out
It's Time To Step Away From The Comments Section
In God We Trust... Maybe
How Do We Find Hope When The World Is Screaming Around Us?
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Evangelical
The Conservative Case for Sauron
Monday Miscellany, 8/12/24
Peace in the midst of the 2024 Presidential Election Storm
Bought and Paid For: How Money Hijacks American Democracy
Is America an Idea or a People?
DISCUSS: Christianity and the American Identity Debate
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General Christian
11 Ways to Maintain Mental Health During Election Season
The Intersection of Faith and Politics
Democrats' shameless "except"ionalism may be their downfall
Why We Shouldn't Pit Biblical Justice vs. Social Justice
This will guarantee 4 more years of Trump, unless we stop it
Five Reasons Christians Normalize Unacceptable Behavior
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Hindu
Hinduism and the Olympics: Manu Bhaker and Bhagavad Gita
JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri's Marriage of Religious Equality
Ram Rath Yatra In The U. S. And Its Significance For Hindus
Earth Week. Dharma. Tree Hugger. Mother Earth.
Caste Bills Could Hurt Interfaith Couples
Representation – A Hindu Take On Women’s Day
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Jewish
What Does The Bible Say About Using A Person's Dead Name?
The Dharma Of "Dixie."
Is The Bible Unerring? Go Ask Asherah.
Hateful Letters Will Not Stop My Defense Of Jews
How should antisemitism be defined?
Unfortunately, American Jews May Need A New Home
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Latter-day Saint
Why Latter-day Saints Should Be “Conspiracy Theorists”
"Kingly Names, Kingly Ambitions"
"I am sure it will be so"
Something that Christians don't need to believe
Heavenly Ascent in 2 Nephi?
Cornucopia
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Should Catholic Candidates Be Held to Higher Standards?
A Place of Power United at the Bohemian Grove
What’s the role of America's patriotic songs and symbols?
Nye: A Review by an American in Kentucky
President Coffin And A Korean's Cremation
Jesus Is My Homeboy
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Muslim
Dangerous Theologies: Preaching The Path to Perdition
Cholera
Kandi Subdivision
On The Field Of Plassey
Okhoy Babu
Muharram
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New Visions
A Morality Play for Our Times? Murdochs, Succession, & Grace
To Be Or Not To Be — Some Ideas On The Abortion Debate - 3
I, Robot, the Pope, and Artificial Intelligence
To Be Or Not To Be — Some Ideas On The Abortion Debate - 2
Jesus Is My Homeboy
To Be Or Not To Be — Some Ideas On The Abortion Debate
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Pagan
A Sigil for Momentum Going Forward
I'm Pagan and I Vote
8 Thoughts After the Republican Convention
Deconstructing the Bears Vs. Men Memeplex
History of Satanism Reveals Itself at The Satanic Temple
The Bible is a necessary resource for Pagans as well
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Progressive Christian
Remembering Civil Rights Activist Heather Heyer
Trump Talks Like God, Saying "I Am Who I Am"
On Being a Leftist in the United States
Nagisaki: Christians Killing Christians
The Bread of Life, Part 3
Walz and Lutheran Public Theology
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