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Church & Ministry
How the role of chaplains is changing
The COVID-19 pandemic is bringing new attention to the work of chaplains and changing the way they minister. Before the…
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News
Is your chocolate produced by child slaves?
Chocolate makes for a perfect gift, a comforting snack and even a health food, thanks to its plentiful antioxidants. It…
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Faith
Purim skits and satire have brought merriment to an ancient Jewish holiday in America
Purim, the springtime Jewish holiday packed with much merriment and humor, recalls the biblical story of Queen Esther. In this tale,…
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Culture Watch
Atheist scientists defend religion against vicious attacks from peers
Distrust of atheists is strong in the United States. The General Social Survey consistently demonstrates that as a group, Americans dislike atheists…
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A century after partition and civil war, Ireland’s churches are cooperating
Leaders from Ireland’s main Christian traditions held a “Service of Reflection and Hope” in Armagh, Northern Ireland on Oct. 21,…
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Church & Ministry
In Moscow, Idaho, ‘Christian Reconstructionists’ thrive amid Evangelical turmoil
Evangelical groups in the U.S. are facing dwindling numbers. And a messy cultural fight over the direction of the movement might serve…
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Culture Watch
Online Christian pilgrimage: How a virtual tour to Lourdes follows a tradition of innovation
Around the world, Christians are learning to engage their faith in new ways. Catholics and protestants, navigating new restraints on…
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