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Why did God Create Women?

Mimi Haddad 3-05-2010

In Half the Sky, Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Kristof and WuDunn document the global exploitation of women an abuse to which we have become indifferent.

Immigration Reform: Change Takes Courage and Faith

Jim Wallis 3-04-2010

The window is closing on comprehensive immigration reform. At least that's what the politicians in Washington are saying. They're afraid of more demagoguery. They're afraid of upcoming elections. They're afraid of the politics of fear.

Mixed Victory: A Better Poverty Measure Counts More as Poor

Aaron Graham 3-04-2010

Eight million more Americans are now in poverty. Well

What I Learned From the-Gasp!-Word of Faith Movement

Aaron Taylor 3-03-2010

Perhaps you've heard of them.

Constantly Seeking Transfiguration

Jen Owens 3-03-2010

As an adolescent, I had a lot in common with my youngest brother in terms of my approach to my faith.

The Purpose of Lent's Season of Darkness

Christine Sine 3-02-2010

This morning as I was sitting reading my Bible, I caught a glimpse of the Olympic mountains out my window. They were covered in the early morning light which reflected off their snow-covered peaks. It only lasted for a few minutes, but I drank in the breathtaking beauty of those minutes in silent prayer to God.

So I'm a Heretic

Julie Clawson 3-02-2010

So I finally got around to reading Dan Brown's latest book, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0385504225?ie=UTF8&tag=sojo_blog-20&lin...

Mennonite College Will Now Play National Anthem Before Sporting Events

Sheldon Good 3-01-2010

Goshen (Ind.) College recently unveiled its landmark decision to play the national anthem befor

Let's Get Theological on Health Care and Warfare

Jim Wallis 2-26-2010

Did you watch any of the health-care summit yesterday in Washington? Guess what? The Republicans and Democrats are divided and likely can't find any common ground.

Afghanistan: War is Still Hell

Ryan Rodrick Beiler 2-25-2010

As the U.S.

Change Your Pew, Change Your Perspective

Genikwa Williams 2-25-2010

When my usual pew was filled, I was almost panic-stricken as the usher led me to a different section of the church. Little did I know, I needed a change in perspective.

Health-Care Polls, Good Will, and the Golden Rule

Valerie Elverton Dixon 2-24-2010

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Professional Women and Impostor Syndrome

Julie Clawson 2-24-2010

I knew I was dreaming when Michelle Obama sat down across from me. I was wearing a formal dress sitting on one of the tall bar stools at our local pub, in the quiet back corner near the dartboard.

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Healing Presence

Lynne Hybels 2-24-2010

During the past two years, I've traveled internationally quite extensively, focused on issues related to extreme poverty, HIV/AIDS, gender-based violence, and war.

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My Education in Wake County Jail

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove 2-23-2010

I got locked up once when I was in seminary.