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Category: Religion
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The myth that the Bible forbids homosexuality—the myth of “God versus Gay”—is behind some of the most divisive and painful conflicts of our day. In this provocative, passionately argued, and game-changing book, scholar and activist Jay Michaelson shows that not only does the Bible not prohibit same-sex intimacy, but the vast majority of its teachings…
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Chris Stedman calls for his generation to reject apathy — about politics, but also about religion.
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The Jewish High Holidays are the time more Jews go to synagogue than any other, yet it foregrounds a theology least likely to appeal to them, one highlighting sin and repentance, judgment and guilt. Is this a good thing?
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“Until then, the Quran for me was a book of personal spiritual guidance, a convening symbol for my religious community. But after 9/11, I viewed it as a balm for my country’s pain,”
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Chris Stedman’s work as an interfaith activist has been largely defined by a single question: “Wait — you do interfaith work, and you’re an atheist?!”
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A new book about one of the great African-American religious thinkers.
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David R. Dow visited Rick Perry’s “The Response” this past weekend, and found the rally less than inspiring.
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An atheist organization is suing to prevent the installation of a cross-shaped piece of debris at Ground Zero. Their case has come under fire, but Fred Lane looks at the constitutional issues at stake.
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Laurie Essig wants to know: If the world is ending, can I run up credit card debt on massages and champagne?
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