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A Flawed, Human, but Glorious Christmas Eve Service

This is the church. With all of its flaws. And with all of its glory.

What You Said about the 2024 Election

Given the magnitude of the recent election, I asked readers to share their post-election perspectives.

The Death of Providence

In a world full of unrelenting and massive suffering, it is extremely difficult to defend belief in an interventionist, miracle-working, providential God.

“Ain’t You Tired?”

Mean-spirited Christianity is exhausting, both for those who practice it and for those who witness it.

Faith Lost and Faith Kept

An interview with Martin Thielen about his new (free) book: My Long Farewell to Traditional Religion and What Remains

TV Interview of Doubter’s Parish Author, Martin Thielen

Martin Thielen, retired parish pastor, joins this edition of Issues of Faith to explore the concept of doubt, and why it’s a normal phenomenon in modern religion.

The Antidote to Mean Christianity

Twenty-first century America desperately needs a kinder Christianity.

My Last Visit to a Southern Baptist Church

My last visit to a Southern Baptist church included tears of grief and gratitude.

How the Religious Right Gets It Wrong and What to Do About It

Religious right Christianity is doing great damage to the Christian faith, the American church, and the common good of humanity.

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