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Searching for the Garden of Eden

August 12th, 2016

The Garden of Eden is a well-recognized name in the religious world. Although it features prominently in the Bible, parallel examples are found in other religions, too. Due to its notoriety, the Garden of Eden has immense significance to many. The exact locati Continue Reading »

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Pokémon Go: Good for Religion?

July 25th, 2016

If you own a smartphone, watch the news, or are active on social media, then you have undoubtedly heard about the new craze that’s sweeping the nation: Pokémon Go. The popular franchise’s latest release takes the form of an augmented-reality mobile game. Continue Reading »

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Is Christian Religious Freedom Under Attack?

July 12th, 2016

Religious freedom has been a hot topic across America in recent years. It has generated contentious debate around the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion, and, specifically, how far this right should extend. Since Christianity is the dominant re Continue Reading »

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More Greeks Worshiping Ancient Gods

July 1st, 2016

Some of you may be familiar with the ancient Greek religion, a polytheistic faith which involves the worship of many different gods and goddesses. These figures also feature prominently in much of Greek mythology, a famous set of stories and teachings from Continue Reading »

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Modern Marriages Are "Invalid" Says Pope Francis

June 21st, 2016

Pope Francis raised eyebrows last week when he said that most modern marriages are “invalid”. In a series of off-the-cuff remarks, the pope explained that young people these days “live in a culture of the provisional” and don’t truly understand wh Continue Reading »

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If Big Families Freak You Out, You're Not Alone

May 17th, 2016

The average American family today has between two and three children. When asked, most people would agree that this is the ideal size for a family. However, every once in a while you’ll see a couple of overwhelmed parents walking down the street with seven Continue Reading »

Posted in: Progressive Spirituality, Christian | 48 Comments »

Should the Methodist Church Accept Gay People?

May 11th, 2016

The United Methodist Church is currently facing some difficult questions on the issue of homosexuality. While most Protestant denominations have become more accepting in recent years, the Methodist Church continues to condemn homosexuality, claiming it is “ Continue Reading »

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How Should You Respond to "Merry Christmas" if You Don't Celebrate?

January 4th, 2016

The winter holidays may largely be over, but we're still seeing a lot of questions about proper holiday etiquette. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. At least, that’s what most of the holiday songs on the radio like to tell us. It’s a time when m Continue Reading »

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Are We Too Focused on Gift Giving on Christmas?

December 30th, 2015

When it comes to Christmas, what is the first thing you think of? Perhaps it is opening gifts on Christmas day? Or taking your children to see Santa? Maybe it’s making gingerbread houses with your kids, or waiting in seemingly endless lines to cross everyone Continue Reading »

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Many Benefits of Attending Church

November 25th, 2015

Attending church is often central to the spiritual lives of the religious. However, many people who consider themselves religious do not spend nearly as much time in church as they used to. According to a pole from the Pew Research Center, in the last decade t Continue Reading »

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