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Ethics and Religion: Is Less Religion Better?

Submitted 03-07-2023 under OPINION

Is it possible that less “religion” in the U.S. could result in a better society? If no, and assuming the trend continues, then how do you think society will be different?

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is Study of Scripture an Obligation in Your Tradition?

Submitted 02-27-2023 under OPINION

Is study of sacred text a religious obligation? If so, why? If it is to deepen your faith, why are there so many Bible stories about people abusing and deceiving others and God? If it is to deepen your practice, what's the point of studying a passage referring to things we no longer do?

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Good to be the Official Religion of a Country?, part 2

Submitted 02-20-2023 under OPINION

I’m curious if each of you enjoys living in a pluralistic nation, as opposed to somewhere that has not only a majority of your co-religionists, but also favors your faith above others.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it Good to be the Official Religion of a Country?, part 1

Submitted 02-13-2023 under OPINION

I’m curious if each of you enjoys living in a pluralistic nation, as opposed to somewhere that has not only a majority of your co-religionists, but also favors your faith above others.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How Does Your Tradition Use Scripture for Preaching, part 2

Submitted 02-06-2023 under OPINION

Do you have a cycle of scriptural readings? Do you base sermons on passages from the cycle, or do you choose the scriptural readings based on the lessons you have decided to teach in your sermon?

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Transfigure: A Lenten retreat in the Ignatian tradition

Submitted 02-01-2023 under NONPROFITS

Lenten themes of surrender, compassion and letting go will be explored through imaginative prayer, reflection, and small-group discussion.

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Above and Below the art of Mary Sayre

Submitted 02-01-2023 under NONPROFITS

Explore the intersection of art, water conservation, and ecological justice.

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55+ Series: Falling in Love with God

Submitted 02-01-2023 under NONPROFITS

Discover spiritual practices for your Lenten journey

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Powerful Art: Creating and Impacting Social Change

Submitted 02-01-2023 under NONPROFITS

Powerful Art: Creating and Impacting Social Change

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How Does Your Tradition Use Scripture for Preaching, part 1

Submitted 01-30-2023 under OPINION

Do you have a cycle of scriptural readings? Do you base sermons on passages from the cycle, or do you choose the scriptural readings based on the lessons you have decided to teach in your sermon?

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