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Who gets to be guilty?

An opinion reflection on being guilty explores religion, empathy, Christian nationalism and why feeling guilt may be essential to our humanity.
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What a ‘Star Trek’ episode still teaches us about fear, gender and human evolution

A reflection on Star Trek, gender identity, neurodiversity and faith explores whether fear of change prevents growth, understanding and evolution.
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Cleaning out the garage before Memorial Day, I found a letter that changed everything

A Memorial Day visit to a grandfather’s grave leads to a letter honoring an American killed in the Spanish Civil War and the meaning of sacrifice.
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Why religious communities should ditch their ‘blanding’ and embrace bold color

A reflection on why religious branding and polished marketing can make faith feel dull — and why spirituality may need more color, creativity and authenticity.
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Mother’s Day got me thinking: Do we need an ‘Other’s Day’ to honor the people who carry us through life?

After Mother’s Day, one writer asks: What if we created an ‘Others Day’ to honor everyday people who serve, support and shape our lives?
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What old churches teach us about faith, beauty and the brokenness of Christianity

Churches are more than architecture and art. One writer reflects on how visiting sacred spaces reveals histories of devotion, division, suffering and hope.
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Ask a Bahá’í: Why aren’t Bahá’í women members of the Universal House of Justice? 

A Bahá’í perspective explores the tension between the faith’s teachings on gender equality and the male-only membership of the Universal House of Justice.
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