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Morf Morford

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Morf Morford is a writer, teacher, poet and self-described word-nerd based in the Pacific Northwest. A former editor of the Tacoma Daily Index, he has spent decades as a community storyteller and advocate for the oddities of earthly existence. He describes his faith as a flickering flame — one that resists certainty and keeps moving. He is 98% vegan.
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The Christianity we market vs. the one Jesus lived

Morf Morford examines the differences between Jesus' teachings and Paul's theology, exploring mercy, forgiveness, generosity, law and Christian faith.
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What does ‘Christian’ even mean anymore?

The word “Christian” can mean many things today. One columnist asks what it should mean and whether Christians embody the teachings of Jesus.
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When churches wound the people they claim to heal 

A reflection on church trauma, faith and the challenge of creating Christian communities that truly embody the teachings and compassion of Jesus.
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Whose eternity is it, anyway?

A reflection on theology, politics and eternity explores whether heaven and hell may be shaped as much by who we are as by what we believe.
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Our problems aren’t as big as we think? They’re one person at a time.

A columnist argues that churches and communities should address problems like homelessness through direct relationships, not growing bureaucracies.
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Modern society embraces the social sins it once condemned 

A reflection on Gandhi’s Seven Social Sins and how they illuminate modern issues including politics, AI, work, education and public morality.
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East side, west side: How Washington’s divide shows up in church, too

From distinct regional cultures and Native place names to religious diversity and geographic contrasts, Washington State defies easy definition.
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