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Dying at Easter, How Does a Former Senator Contemplate Life?

Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse fights stage 4 pancreatic cancer with bold Christian faith: 'Jesus became the new Adam.' On death, family, heaven—and Easter amazement. read more

3/27/2026 1:36:53 PM by Richard Ostling

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How Did Muslim Radicals Gain Power Over Iran?

With the American-Israeli war on Iran in the headlines, understanding today's theocracy requires revisiting the surprising 1979 revolution that brought it to power. read more

3/16/2026 4:53:25 PM by Richard Ostling

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Would the Existence of Space Aliens Threaten Christianity?

An intriguing religious issue is raised by an odd space-age colloquy in mid-February between Barack Obama and Donald Trump. Out of the blue, political podcaster Brian Tyler Cohen asked Obama, “Are... read more

2/27/2026 2:22:52 PM by Richard Ostling

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Should Religions Have Rituals Such As Baptism for Infants?

From ancient custom to modern controversy, infant baptism raises urgent questions about consent, tradition, and religious identity. read more

2/13/2026 7:01:49 PM by Richard Ostling

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Why Are There 3 Versions of the Lord's Prayer?

THE RELIGION GUY’S ANSWER: Christians’ most beloved prayer occurs in Matthew 6:9-13 as part of Jesus’s “Sermon on the Mount,” perhaps the most memorable speech in human history. (What competitors... read more

1/30/2026 3:47:53 PM by Richard Ostling

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America and Venezuela: A "Just War"?

THE RELIGION GUY’S ANSWER: As the complexities in Venezuela continue to evolve, President Donald Trump held his first face-to-face meeting this week with democratic opposition leader Maria Corina... read more

1/17/2026 4:14:21 PM by Richard Ostling

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Why Is the Bible So Complicated?

THE RELIGION GUY’S ANSWER: The Guy is taking a holiday breather and re-posts a classic question from 2015 in the early days of the Patheos Religion Q&A feature. A reader filed the following on... read more

1/3/2026 7:48:55 PM by Richard Ostling

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This Christmas, How Should Jesus's Mother Mary Be Honored?

THE RELIGION GUY’S ANSWER: How should Christians honor the Virgin Mary’s unique status as the mother of Jesus Christ? How speak of her? What believe about her? Catholics and Protestants have... read more

12/20/2025 5:13:32 PM by Richard Ostling

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Do You Have Any Good Gift Book Recommendations?

THE RELIGION GUY’S ANSWER: A single columnist cannot possibly assess the flood of new religious books to rank the very best of 2025. But The Guy can attest that three new titles from really smart... read more

12/5/2025 3:18:00 PM by Richard Ostling

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Is Gambling "Killing Sports"?

THE RELIGION GUY’S ANSWER: America’s $72 billion gambling industry is expanding and fast evolving. A New York Times opinion piece November 2 was headlined “Gambling Is Killing Sports and Consuming... read more

11/7/2025 4:16:12 PM by Richard Ostling

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Should Marriage Between First Cousins Be Legal?

Yes, the fuss is real: Britain’s NHS issued guidance on first-cousin marriages ignites debate over genetics, faith, and public health. read more

10/24/2025 1:57:30 PM by Richard Ostling

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Should Christians Have Female Clergy?

A historic appointment sparks global debate: can women lead in faith? Anglican tensions rise as tradition meets change. read more

10/10/2025 6:15:32 PM by Richard Ostling

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Truth is Narrow, but God’s Grace is Wide

By Bruce B. Miller Have you ever heard the standard advice not to discuss religion or politics at the dinner table? Conversations around both subjects can be tense, awkward and downright... read more

9/30/2022 6:35:10 PM by Guest Contributor

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