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How the Pandemic Impacted Faith
Did the pandemic year draw people away from religious community and commitments— or reinforce them? The answer is both—depending on who you’re talking about.
Justin Dyer
August 16, 2021
Did the pandemic year draw people away from religious community and commitments— or reinforce them? The answer is both—depending on who you’re talking about.
Those who indict prior generations for “lying” because their histories differ from modern-day telling’s in scope or emphasis, plainly demonstrate what anthropologists call “ethnocentrism.” That’s a problem. And it’s time to hold these accusers more accountable for the real-life, human impact of their allegations.
While many conservatives are frustrated with Supreme Court justices not making sweeping enough changes, this cautious approach is ultimately what’s best for both conservatives and the country as a whole.
The increased child tax credit is one reliable way to reduce poverty, a key component of Zion building.
Why were Sodom and Gomorrah destroyed? The answer provides a path that may help heal our relationships and our nation.
The Catholic relational approach to identity and emphasis on forgiveness has the effect of strengthening relationships and replacing guilt with hope.
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The Supreme Court’s recent decision deserves to be commended for providing more robust protection for the critical rights of the First Amendment.
A recent New York Times story on temple garments did a good job of showing many sides of a sensitive story. But there was one side they left out: What spiritual meaning do they bring to the faithful?
In demanding activities we don’t always know exactly what we’re getting into. Thank goodness.
When someone disagrees with us deeply, a great choice lies before us: Do we engage and investigate what is being argued—OR find one of many ways to dismiss the person making the argument?