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Teaching Nonviolent Atonement

2018-08-24T18:09:04-05:00

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Two People Fell In Love. And The World Is A Better Place For It.

Last updated on: August 24, 2018 at 6:09 pm   By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

Yeah, to me it’s all so clear / Every one of us is here / All because two people fell in love. Ever since my brother and his bride took their vows last week, these lyrics to my favorite Brad Paisley song have been playing on a constant loop in my mind. Love connected more than two people that day, as it brought us all from our scattered locations around the country to a scenic lakefront flanked by mountains. This idyllic setting... Read more

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2018-08-23T16:53:04-05:00

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The Truth Shall Set You Free: Giuliani, Trump, and Uncovering the Truth

Last updated on: August 23, 2018 at 4:53 pm   By Adam Ericksen

Is truth not true? Or, once we find the truth, will it set us free? Join Adam Ericksen in telling the truth from the lies in his latest article! Read more

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2018-08-22T19:37:27-05:00

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Being Careful to Live Wisely: Faith and Climate Change

Last updated on: August 22, 2018 at 7:37 pm   By Tom Truby

It seems logical to me that the earth would be dramatically changed by that sudden influx of carbon. Our biologists, oceanographers, meteorologists, climate scientists, philosophers and most theologians of merit are all saying the same thing. - Rev. Tom Truby Read more

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2018-08-21T10:06:29-05:00

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Jesus Beyond Religion: Anti-Sacrifice, New Atheism, and the Idol of White Supremacy

Last updated on: August 21, 2018 at 10:06 am   By Adam Ericksen

Jesus came to save us from the sacrificial logic of violence and lead us into the divine way of mercy, love, and inclusion. Read more

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2018-08-20T15:16:41-05:00

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Clerical Abuse, Maria Montessori and the Call to Universal Motherhood

Last updated on: August 20, 2018 at 3:16 pm   By Suzanne Ross

Pope Francis has called the entire church to repent of the hunger for power and privilege that led so many to despise the little ones and sacrifice them to their fears. As we strive to answer that call, we would be well served by recovering the tremendous resource provided by Dr. Montessori. Read more

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2018-07-20T11:29:49-05:00

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Thinking Outside The Blocks: How My Daughter And The Wonder Pets Help Me See The Best In Others

Last updated on: July 20, 2018 at 11:29 am   By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

This is the story of three adorable cartoon animals, a wooden block, and the profound wisdom of my 9-year-old daughter. Linny, Tuck, and Ming Ming too! We’re Wonder Pets and we’ll help you! It was that hectic hour before school, and I was scrambling to get breakfasts ready, lunches packed, and children dressed and off to their various destinations. To aid me in my morning rush, I was letting the children watch my little one’s TV show of choice: episode... Read more

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2018-07-19T09:10:45-05:00

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Embrace the Fake: When Fake News is Good for the Soul

Last updated on: July 19, 2018 at 9:10 am   By Suzanne Ross

Sometimes bad headlines can be just what we need to hear. A bit of fake news can be good for the soul. Read more

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2018-07-16T14:55:18-05:00

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From Fear to Hope: Those Red MAGA Hats, Jon Meacham, and the Soul of America

Last updated on: July 16, 2018 at 2:55 pm   By Adam Ericksen

How can we resist the politics of fear? Adam Ericksen explains in his review of "The Soul of America." Read more

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2018-07-13T20:31:16-05:00

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Reuniting Families Is Not Enough. Now, Let’s Let Them Stay.

Last updated on: July 13, 2018 at 8:31 pm   By Lindsey Paris-Lopez

Let them in! For mercy’s sake, let them in! Maybe it’s not that simple. But, as one heartbreaking story bleeds into another as I try to follow ongoing situation unfolding on our southern border, that’s what my heart cries out. Even as some children are being reunited, too slowly, with their parents, the horrors to which our country is subjecting people in desperate need are coming to light. The deadline for returning the youngest 103 children to their parents has... Read more

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2018-07-11T08:27:43-05:00

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Sermon: Unclean Spirits in His Hometown

Last updated on: July 11, 2018 at 8:27 am   By Tom Truby

What are unclean spirits?  I think “unclean spirits” are unhealthy echoes of others who have secretly taken possession of us and left us with distorted feelings, distorted thinking and distorted behavior. -Rev. Tom Truby Pastors have a frequent question when they begin to discover mimetic theory. “That’s great. But how does it preach?” Reverend Tom Truby shows that mimetic theory is a powerful tool that enables pastors to preach the Gospel in a way that is meaningful and refreshing to the... Read more

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