Author: Mark Silk
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Jehovah’s Witnesses in Russia v. in the U.S.
The Jehovah’s Witnesses have been on trial in St. Petersburg this week for violating a Russian law against extremism. The alleged extremism includes refusing blood transfusions, publishing pamphlets critical Russian Orthodox Church, and undermining support for the state.No doubt, JWs don’t have a high regard for other religions, refuse blood transfusions, and decline to vote,…
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How Robert Bellah helped Martin Luther King oppose the Vietnam war
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Take the Benedict Option. Please.
It’s a little curious that the hot religious title of the moment should be The Benedict Option, Rod Dreher’s prescription for living the Christian life in the wake of liberals winning the culture war. Because the war doesn’t actually seem to be over, what with states now empowered to lift federal funding of Planned Parenthood,…
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Francis’ clericalism of mercy is perpetuating the sex abuse scandal
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, head of the Pontifical Commission for Child Protection, speaks at a news conference at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome on Feb. 16, 2015. Photo by Paul Haring, courtesy of Catholic News Service Paul Haring Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley of Boston, head of the Pontifical Commission for Child Protection,…
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Pity Russell Moore
(Left) Republican U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Charleston, W.Va., on May 5, 2016. Photo courtesy of REUTERS/Chris Tilley/ (Right) Russell Moore leads a June 9, 2014 panel discussion. RNS photo by Adelle M. Banks Left, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to supporters in Charleston, W.Va., on May 5, 2016. Photo…
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Making America sick again
“Gleaning” painting by Arthur Hughes. Image courtesy of Creative Commons “Gleaning” painting by Arthur Hughes. Image courtesy of Creative Commons
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Why can’t we accommodate florists denying services to gay couples?
Bouquet in an Arched Window, Ambrosius Bosschaert, circa 1618-1620. Public Domain Bouquet in an Arched Window, Ambrosius Bosschaert, circa 1618-1620. Public Domain
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