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Should Churches Endorse Political Candidates?
A Texas case now before the Fifth Circuit could let churches back candidates. Polls show most Americans oppose that, and churches may not want it either. read more
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The Family Estrangement Epidemic
"Many experts believe that estrangements between adult children and their parents are becoming an epidemic in the U.S., just like divorce in the 1970s." So says reporter Elizabeth Bernstein, who... read more
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Justice First, Charity Beyond It: Serving The Poor Well
Many like to place demands on the poor, using those demands, when they are not met, as excuses to ignore the expectations of justice. read more
10/8/2026 7:59:52 AM by Henry Karlson
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A Wedding Banquet and Participating in Justice
Banquet attire in the story is a metaphor for participation. We may publicly claim to support justice while continuing to tolerate injustice. read more
10/7/2026 3:26:05 PM by Herb Montgomery
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Why AI Bots Don't Really Have Emotions
In answer to a query at this blog, a software developer who works with Large Language Models and neural networks explains why AI chatbots can sound like they have emotions, even though they really... read more
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A Wedding Banquet and An Invitation to Justice
The parable of the wedding banquet reminds us that those who confront injustice have often experienced rejection, intimidation, and violence. read more
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When the Disinformation Machine Comes to Your Hometown
Election season in Newberg, Ore., brings campaign signs and a flood of disinformation. A journalism teacher asks why lying no longer seems to matter. read more
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Reading the Bible, chapter by chapter, from Genesis to Revelation, over and over again, made a Christian out of me, made a Lutheran out of me, and tethered me to God throughout the trials and joys... read more
10/6/2026 10:00:03 AM by Gene Veith
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Were the Biblical Prophets Antisemitic?
If criticizing Israel is automatically antisemitic, Christian Zionism has a problem: the biblical prophets spent plenty of time criticizing Israel. read more
10/6/2026 7:45:27 AM by Stuart Delony
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"Render Unto Caesar": Faith, Politics, and Elections
Jesus’ line, “Render unto Caesar,” isn’t just about taxes. It’s a radical challenge to how Christians engage with power, politics & elections. read more
10/5/2026 3:53:06 PM by Leah D. Schade
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The only demographic not in a "sex recession." Adult-only households buy more toys than those with kids. And Generation Z is now more religious than any other generation.... read more
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'We're Like Pirates': Trump's Wars and Christian Faith
Trump himself compared the US Navy to pirates. Drawing on St. Cyprian and the Letter of James, a Christian asks why so many believers cheer these wars. read more
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A 2-minute lesson about food in Gaza
It's time to start learning about Palestine – it has become the defining justice issue of our time, and a pivotal issue in US politics. read more
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