Category: Humanity
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How Much is ‘Enough’?
That moment. The first time your girlfriend reaches across the restaurant table and helps herself to a chunk of your parma and a few of your chips. Whoa. When did this relationship start moving so fast? Yeah, that parma could comfortably feed a family of six, but it’s your parma. You muster a half-hearted smile. Then,…
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The End of the World? (Part 1)
North American Christians wax eloquently about the end of the world. But the New Testament is far more concerned with the beginning of a new one.
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‘Religious’ People?
Our attitudes, words and actions earned us the ‘religious’ label. But maybe we can counter the stereotypes.
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Am I a ‘Liberal’?
Too often, we carelessly label people to dismiss ideas we don’t want to consider.
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The Secret Weapon?
Jesus experienced extraordinary violence – yet responded with love. Maybe it’s time we did the same.
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A Place of Refuge?
It’s time to put aside irrational fears and rethink our ideas about immigrants and refugees.
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So You Think They’re Overreacting?
The president’s arrogance towards women deserves this reaction. And if you want to argue that point with a few million women – well, good luck, but don’t expect my help.
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Stand with Israel?
Our unquestioning support for the State of Israel rests on shaky theological ground – and ignores suffering people.
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Who Speaks for the Trees?
The first responsibility of humanity mentioned in scripture is to care for creation. But if that’s true, why do many Christians appear so reticent to speak up for the environment?