Author: Jacob Lupfer
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Why I kept my questions for the Rev. James Martin to myself
The rainbow flag is a highly recognized symbol for the LGBTQ community. Photo by Ludovic Bertron/Creative Commons The rainbow flag is a highly recognized symbol for the LGBTQ community. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons/Ludovic Bertron
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Brownback deserved more Democratic support
Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback talks about his term as governor during an interview at the Kansas Statehouse in Topeka, Kan, on Dec. 20, 2017. Brownback is the new ambassador-at-large for international religious freedom. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) Charlie Riedel Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback talks about his term as governor during an interview at the Kansas Statehouse…
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LGBT-affirming Christians are more emboldened than ever
Have progressives gained the upper hand in religious debates over homosexuality? A spate of recent events suggests that LGBT-affirming voices within religious communities are more emboldened and confident than ever. U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, a Utah Republican, recently met with activists from the LGBT-affirming organization Faith in America. In the meeting, America’s top Mormon legislator…
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Who cares for the pastor’s spouse?
Photo by Levent Konuk/ Shutterstock Photo by Levent Konuk/ Shutterstock
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A faith to weather the storm
Shawn Hagdorn helps to cover the roof of his father’s home that was damaged in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, on Aug. 28, 2017, in Rockport, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) Eric Gay Shawn Hagdorn helps to cover the roof of his father’s home that was damaged in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, on Aug. 28,…
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Trump casts faith leaders as unpaid extras in his TV-show presidency
President Trump speaks during the National Day of Prayer event at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington D.C., on May 4, 2017. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Carlos Barria Carlos Barria President Trump speaks during the National Day of Prayer event at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington D.C., on May…
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A closer look at ‘The Benedict Option’ yields suggestions worth considering
Author Rod Dreher. Screenshot from Vimeo Author Rod Dreher. Screenshot from Vimeo
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Keep religious conservatives involved in American life
“The Benedict Option” by Rod Dreher. Image courtesy of Penguin Random House “The Benedict Option” by Rod Dreher. Image courtesy of Penguin Random House
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Why evangelical opposition to Russell Moore is deluded (COMMENTARY)
(Left) Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Charleston, W.Va., on May 5, 2016. Photo courtesy of REUTERS/Chris Tilley/ (Right) Russell Moore leads a June 9, 2014 panel discussion. RNS photo by Adelle M. Banks Left, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Charleston, W.Va., on May 5, 2016. Photo…
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Be honest about what you’re celebrating Dec. 25
The Living Nativity during the Radio City Christmas show in New York City on Dec. 22, 2011. Photo courtesy of Ralph Daily via Creative Commons Ralph H. Daily