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Tag: Suicide

Loving Courage to Worship the Gungod No More

Loving Courage to Worship the Gungod No More

Posted on September 18, 2013September 19, 2013 by Paul Joseph Greene
I am calling for us to end our perverse worship of the Gungod. I am calling for us to end the daily slaughter which is the perverse liturgy that drenches our communities with the gore of human blood ... Read More
As Long as Possibility Remains: A Reflection on the Aftermath of Ariel Castro’s Suicide

As Long as Possibility Remains: A Reflection on the Aftermath of Ariel Castro’s Suicide

Posted on September 9, 2013September 9, 2013 by Katelynn Carver
A man killed himself last week. In itself, by itself, that’s not so uncommon, or even statistically noteworthy; in itself, by itself, it is staggering and significant. For me, Northeast Ohio is home... Read More
Suicide: Virtuous or Tragic?

Suicide: Virtuous or Tragic?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Damien Arthur
Writing about the emotionally sensitive topic of suicide within the context of religion left me somewhat perplexed and uncertain as to where I personally stand concerning the controversial act itself.... Read More
The Times We Shouldn’t Defend Our Traditions

The Times We Shouldn’t Defend Our Traditions

Posted on February 16, 2012February 14, 2012 by Rebecca Levi
Martha Nussbaum writes, "Suppose Jeremiah had said, ‘the heart of Israel is corrupt utterly, but on the other hand there are some very nice people there.’” Sometimes, stating the nuance and the ... Read More
Enough is Enough – Nothing Less than Love

Enough is Enough – Nothing Less than Love

Posted on February 1, 2011March 5, 2011 by James Croft
When it comes to sexual prejudice, there is no excuse. Religious institutions, communities and parents must provide nothing less than love.... Read More

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