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I've Chosen My Path, but I Still Seek Understanding

I was watching on YouTube an episode of “Thinking Twice." This program host debates, some of which I find very interesting. I was watching one the other day about science and if it has done away with the need for…
What Happened "In the Beginning"?

What do you believe about the creation of the world? Do you believe that the Earth was created in 6 literal days (with a day of rest)? Or do you accept science up to a certain point but simply reject evolution? Or do you…
Division on the Outside is a Symptom of a War on the Inside

What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don’t they come from the cravings that are at war within you?–James 4:1 The outside world looking in can’t help but see Christians a large group of divi…
Recovering Catholicism: The Delicate Balance of Tradition and Personal Beliefs

With Pope Benedict XVI's recent resignation, I cringed. I always cringe when I see anything in the headlines concerning the Catholic Church. It's not just because it all tends to be negative as of late or because it call…
Being Attacked for Your Beliefs: It Happens to Everyone

No matter what belief, faith or philosophical stance that is taken, the one holding it will one day be attacked for being different from the attacker. It is a sling fest, I believe, and perhaps it has always been so.…
Dealing With Those Who Disagree

Words can be used in interesting ways. For instance, it is common to call those who don't agree with us either stubborn or narrow minded, and those who agree with a certain point that is agreed upon, open minded and inte…
Smoke Detectors are Against My Religion

That is what Amish are saying about smoke detectors. They claim it would be against their religious beliefs to have smoke detectors in their homes. A reporter talked to Mose Miller at his doorstep with his nine childre…
Your Beliefs Are Officially Untrue

By Nic Don at Theopolitical One commenter on a recent post said that he doesn’t see the state considering the church as direct competition. I believe this is untrue both in principle and in fact; in principle beca…
Him or God: I Love Them Both

[Editor's Note: This author has chosen to share personal details about a current relationship. Please comment respectfully and lovingly, out of a heart of compassion.] I've fallen in love with this guy that I'm not supp…
Interfaith Dialogues: Meeting People with Different Beliefs

Today was the first day of lab for my geology class. I sat at the far end of the row of tables, the furthest end from the door. The lab was starting to fill up one by one and then a guy about 19 or 20 years old sat next…