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Patheos Explore the world's faith through different perspectives on religion and spirituality! Patheos has the views of the prevalent religions and spiritualities of the world.
Resist Ethnocentrism & Christian Nationalism in Lent: Gen 12
Last updated on: March 1, 2026 at 6:16 pm By Leah D. Schade
Genesis 12:1-4a can help us counter the ethnocentrism of Christian nationalism in Lent while supporting immigrant communities. Read more
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Resist Christian Nationalism in Lent, Matthew 4:1-11
Last updated on: March 1, 2026 at 6:15 pm By Leah D. Schade
In Matthew 4:1-11 during Lent, we can use Jesus’s resistance of Satan's temptations as a model to resist Christian Nationalism. Read more
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Miércoles de Ceniza: Ayuno por la Tierra, la Resistencia
Last updated on: February 18, 2026 at 11:46 am By Leah D. Schade
El Miércoles de Ceniza y la Cuaresma pueden ser un tiempo de ayuno colectivo por la Tierra como disciplina espiritual y la resistencia. Read more
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Ash Wednesday: Fasting for Earth, Resistance and Liberation
Last updated on: February 5, 2026 at 12:18 pm By Leah D. Schade
Ash Wednesday and Lent can be a time of collective fasting for Earth as a spiritual discipline, resistance to oppression & call for liberation Read more
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Clergy, Prepare for ICE: Guidance from Minnesota Pastors
Last updated on: January 29, 2026 at 2:18 pm By Leah D. Schade
Minnesota pastors urge U.S. clergy to prepare now for ICE incursions. Their wisdom and experience show us how. In early January 2026, ICE launched “Operation Metro Surge” in Minnesota’s Twin Cities and surrounding areas. The communities have been under siege and terrorized by ICE raids, kidnappings, violence, and murder. In response, Minnesota pastors and congregations have faithfully and peacefully resisted the blatant and horrifying federal overreach through tremendous efforts of mutual aid, community support, and prophetic resistance to tyranny. On... Read more
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The Murder of Renee Good is an Apocalyptic Moment
Last updated on: January 10, 2026 at 2:38 pm By Leah D. Schade
The murder of Renee Good is an apocalyptic moment revealing difficult truths for white American Christians. A faithful response is required. Read more
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El Bautismo de Jesús: Una teología del agua
Last updated on: February 18, 2026 at 11:46 am By Leah D. Schade
El Bautismo de Jesús es un momento ideal para articular una teología del agua y responder a nuestra vocación bautismal de cuidar la Creación. Read more
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Baptism of Jesus: A Theology of Water, Caring for Creation
Last updated on: January 3, 2026 at 11:54 am By Leah D. Schade
The Baptism of Jesus is an ideal time to articulate a theology of water and respond to our baptismal vocation of caring for God’s Creation. Read more
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Taboo Topics Mainline Preachers Will Likely Avoid in 2026
Last updated on: December 30, 2025 at 12:00 pm By Leah D. Schade
National survey of mainline preachers indicates that abortion, guns, and Israel/Palestine are among the likely taboo topics for sermons in 2026. Read more
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Preaching about LGBTQIA+ Issues: National Survey Results
Last updated on: December 30, 2025 at 12:17 pm By Leah D. Schade
Preaching about LGBTQIA+, along with mental health and substance abuse, was important for ministers in 2024–25: analysis and sermon ideas. Read more
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