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TV Interview of Doubter’s Parish Author, Martin Thielen

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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.

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The Antidote to Mean Christianity

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Twenty-first century America desperately needs a kinder Christianity.

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My Last Visit to a Southern Baptist Church

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

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

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

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Can Christianity Be Deinstitutionalized?

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A lot of twenty-first century believers are seeking a post-institutionalized (or at least a less institutionalized) version of Christianity.

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A Christmas Truce

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Way back in the year 1914, during the brutal days of World War I, a profound event occurred on the Western Front on Christmas Day.

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Do You Think I Am Still a Christian?

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Jesus’s core teachings had virtually nothing to do with religious beliefs and everything to do with living a life of integrity and love.

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Why Retired Clergy Lose Faith and Leave Church

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For someone with “Reverend” in front of their name, admitting that he or she has lost faith feels overwhelmingly frightening and threatening.

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Creating a Good Life

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At this stage on the journey, I’ve identified five core essentials I need to live a good life.

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