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Overabundance
As autumn settles into the trees, changing bright green to the yellow, orange, and red rainbow of fall, I always get a little sad. Summer is by far my favorite season, all heat and sun, with air so he... Read More
Out of the Bible Belt and into Coexistence
Managing Editor’s note: all Contributing Scholars begin writing by answering the following question as their first post: Why are you committed to building relationships with those from different... Read More
I am ي، ن، ر
It is obvious that most Muslims across the world find the actions of the so-called “Islamic State” abhorrent; from condemnation in the US and UK, to satire in the Middle East, there is no point in... Read More
According to News Sources, Religion is…
Religion is monotheistic-centric, heavily associated with violence, and in a continuous battle with secularization…according to our news outlets. On September 17, 2014, I visited the websites ... Read More
A Carefully Packed Carry-On
Someone recently forwarded me a link to a blog by Matthew David Morris titled “What It’s Like to Be A Gay Christian.” As someone who, in my better moments, considers myself aligned with thos... Read More
Letting our Differences Breathe
After publishing new works, many scholars and cultural commentators will tour the country eager to educate a larger and more diverse audience about their research and philosophy, and they often find t... Read More
We’re All God’s Children
Before coming to college, I knew I was called to love my neighbors and create community between the children of God. However, at that point in my life, I believed my neighbors and children of God were... Read More
Idolatry and Islamophobia
Charisma magazine has taken down Gary Cass' original call for Christians to take up arms against Islam in response to public outcry, but Cass remains unrepentant. Most bad arguments don't lead to call... Read More
Righteous Anger
My spiritual director asked me today what it might be like to invite Gd – and specifically the love of Gd – in to the emotional world I’m currently living within (mostly anger and grief)... Read More