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Who Would Jesus Torture?
A Pew Research Center survey shows that “those who attend religious services at least once a week are much more likely than those who seldom or never attend religious services” to say that torture can...
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The Christmas season continues through Epiphany (January 6, but celebrated this year on Sunday the 3rd) and the Baptism of the Lord (January 10). May the peace that passes all understanding, the peace...
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Does Belief in God Cause War?
I just saw an ad for a bumper sticker proclaiming: “Atheists don’t start wars.” In our local newspaper, a recent letter to the editor stated: “Nonbelievers are the most politically defiled people in...
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Alien, Yet Kin
As the young Great Horned Owl and I gaze at each other, I am very much aware that he is both kin to me and radically other. Weeks ago, even when Mama Owl would answer my feeble “whoo-WHOO” with her...
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Happy New Year!
It started snowing yesterday afternoon, and has been snowing off and on ever since. The snow plow woke me up this morning, which was not a bad thing, since I was responsible for an early morning...
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A Just War or a Just Peace?
When Jesus was raised from the dead, he still had the marks of violence on his body: the wounds from his crucifixion. Strangely enough, his disciples learned about forgiveness from this Christ who was...
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Justice, Compassion, Prayer
Troubled Planet One evening Sister Elizabeth said to me, “I have a quotation for you.” As soon as I heard it, I asked her for the book so I could copy it down and reflect on it. Here it is: What is...
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Prayer for Peace
Blessed are you, Prince of Peace, you call us to be peacemakers in you. But sometimes we become disheartened, because evil seems so strong, and while our resources suffice for making strife, we lack...
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Easter Hope
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” John 14:27 “With its roots in the...
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The Road to Peace
In the midst of political comedy and senseless violence this week, there were two encouraging events. The more recent brought tears to many eyes: hearing the families of victims of the massacre at...
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