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Election

Do Not Rejoice When Your Enemy Falls: The Cheers for Death

Do Not Rejoice When Your Enemy Falls: A reflection on Jesus, vengeance, capital punishment, and the church’s witness in a polarized world.

General Christian

Interpreting God's Election of People in Ephesians 1:3–14

Ephesians 1:3–14 stands out among biblical passages that emphasize God's election and predestination of people. I translate

Why Won't Jesus Give Us a Straight Answer?

I Tell You a Mystery Our Gospel for 24 August, the Tenth Sunday after Trinity (which equates, this year, with the Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time), touches on a difficult topic in theology. It is a topic that has driven, maybe, more intellectual wars among nerdy, overchurched...

Across Faiths

Progressive Christian

"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.

Pastors Can Now Endorse Political Candidates, But Most Won't

Recently, the IRS has walked back a decades-long policy, enabling pastors to endorse political candidates. Let's talk about it.

Patheos Podcast Series

Sibling Rivalry and Biblical Election - Family of God E5

Why do God's chosen people have just as many moral failings as anyone else in the Bible? In this week's episode, Tim and Jon take a look at ancient sibling rivalries, divine election, and God's determination to form a covenant people that will one day embrace and include all nations.?...

Election By Faiths

Progressive responses to the 2020 election of Biden over Trump

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Why Won't Jesus Give Us a Straight Answer?

Jack Torrance—Everyman? Or Just Every Democrat?—Soul#24

Conclave: Divine Thrills

Should the Catholic Church Be Involved in Politics?

A Prayer Before The Election

The Devil, A Mic, and a Can of Selzer

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Does God Qualify The Called Despite Their Flaws?

Let Go Of The God Of Self And Embrace The God Of Scripture

The Fabric of This Nation is Rotting to its Core!

Instead Of Fretting About The Election, We Must Pray

Love Your Neighbor During Election Season

Stop Expecting Politicians to be Pastors... and Vice Versa

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Eastern Orthodox

Divine Determinism and Human Freedom: The Romans 9 Debate

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Do Not Rejoice When Your Enemy Falls: The Cheers for Death

Interpreting God's Election of People in Ephesians 1:3–14

Pastors Can Now Endorse Political Candidates, But Most Won't

What Election Data Might Show About Christianity's Divide

Donald Trump and the Colorful Religious History of Greenland

Our Sovereign King Reigns

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General Christian

"Render Unto Caesar": Faith, Politics, and Elections

Should Christians Let Politics Define Their Friendships?

I Feel Between a Rock and a Hard Place, Post-Election

What Does the Bible Say About Borders?

Pro-life to the End: Assisted Suicide is not the answer

Christians Torn: Even Those Who Voted For Trump Feel Unease

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Vote Your Conscience, Vote with Pluralism

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Voting: A Jewish Obligation?

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Latter-day Saint

Changes in the interior of the Salt Lake Temple

Personal revelations following the murder of Joseph and Hyrum

Does President Trump Need to Suspend the Constitution, Void the Election, and Impose Military Rule?

The Interpreter Foundation, airborne, and Will Latter-day Saints provide the margin against Mr. Trump in Arizona?

"Taking a 'Leap of Faith' in [the late Senator Bob] Bennett's book on the origins of the Book of Mormon"

About this coming 3 November

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We Have Reason to be Alarmed

Make America Think Again

The Facts of the Matter: Trump and the post truth era

Muslims and Voting - What Does Sharia Have To Do With It?

My Islamic Life on the Hot Take - Part 2

My Islamic Life on the Hot Take

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Choosing to Pray Without Worrying About the Form

Finding a Wider View

“But what do I say to my family??” 4 ways to create peace at the Thanksgiving table.

Holding the High Watch After the Election

The Angels Need Us to Focus On LOVE!

How it's perfect that Hillary lost the election

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What To Expect In This Election, And Beyond

My Protest Vote – A Cautionary Tale

A Sigil for Momentum Going Forward

Druid in the City: After the US Elections

A Sigh of Relief: 13 Thoughts on Joe Biden’s Victory

Post Samhain and Election: Now What?

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Progressive Christian

Love the Immigrant: This is the Way

Will our Election Change Anything in Gaza or the West Bank?

God’s Prophetic Time Clock: Signs of Christ’s Return

The Beginning of Birth Pains, Part 1

Embracing the Spirit of Reconciliation

Making Sense of Donald Trump's Reelection

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