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Walter Hesford

Walter Hesford, born and educated in New England, gradually made his way West. For many years he was a professor of English at the University of Idaho, save for stints teaching in China and France. At Idaho, he taught American Literature, World Literature and the Bible as Literature. He currently coordinates an interfaith discussion group and is a member of the Latah County Human Rights Task Force and Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Moscow. He and his wife Elinor enjoy visiting with family and friends and hunting for wild flowers.
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Inclusion is a holy word 

The word "inclusive" faces resistance, but advocating for inclusion, especially for LGBTQ+ and disabled individuals, aligns with gospel teachings.
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Dear cultural conservatives: Founders drew inspiration from the ‘Aeneid’ and the Bible

The founders valued the "Aeneid" as much as the Bible, seen in symbols like the Great Seal. Conservatives, why not teach both classics in schools?
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Shed old skin: Learn the Year of the Snake’s power

In this Year of the Snake, what old skins might need shedding for your personal renewal? The author notes he needs to shed racial prejudice and hostility to snakes.
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Luke’s Gospel challenges Trump’s reign with compassion for the poor

Luke's Gospel tells the story of a rich man and a poor man, named Lazarus, and how loving one's neighbor provides an alternative to Trump's policies of weath inequality.
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The Problem Isn’t My Car, It’s Me: A Lesson in Self-Reflection

A mechanic's puzzling car diagnosis leads to deeper self-reflection about personal responsibility, weaving together everyday frustrations with timeless religious teachings on looking inward.
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What defines a miracle and how do we recognize one?

A miracle may be whatever causes us to wonder or to smile! So a miracle might be the birth of a grandchild as well as the birth of Jesus, a star that appears nightly in the sky overhead as well as a star hovering over Bethlehem.
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Why the woke movement matters today

Exploring the concept of 'woke' and its impact on American society. Delving into the controversy and discussing the importance of staying woke in today's political landscape.
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