A theological claim that “life begins at conception,” or at “fertilization,” is the premise underlying the moral assertion that “abortion is murder,” which justifies laws that ban the ability to terminate a pregnancy. Without such a premise, it would be (more) starkly, nakedly tyrannical and barbaric for the state to
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According to a 2023 YouGov poll, 12 percent of Americans have engaged in some level of ethical non-monogamy. Around 4 to 5 percent identify as polyamorous, and this is on the rise, especially among people under 45 and those who consider themselves LGBTQ+. A separate study from 2017 conducted by
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In a multitude of faith traditions, the body is seen as bearing the mark and the image of the Divine. And as more and more legislation is aimed at the control over our bodies and our autonomy, it is crucial that faith communities speak up and act out in solidarity
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“Advent is a season of waiting.” This is what we say every year, acknowledging the significance of this time before Christmas. As we wait for the birth of our savior, we consider the world we live in. We study Scripture. We prepare our surroundings and ourselves for what is to
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In ten years of ministry and nearly 40 years of church attendance (with a loving reminder that we Millennials are, in fact, middle aged), I’ve heard plenty of angles on the Christmas story. The funny. The saccharine. The mysterious. Preached by folks of a variety of races, ages, theological frameworks,
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I say this because on September 12, 2000, I delivered my stillborn daughter, Anna Michelle, who died at 22 weeks gestation, and this is exactly how I feel in response to the possibility of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, which would ban women from making decisions about their
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I stood outside the Snack Shack looking over the schedule for the day. It was my first trip to camp and I wanted to be sure I didn’t miss any of the action. My small group of friends bounced with excitement as we perused the itinerary. First up was chapel
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The month of March is Women’s History Month – a moment in our calendar to celebrate the contributions of women both in the past and the present (though we should be doing this year round). Often in these types of celebrations, women of privilege are uplifted, or romanticized while women
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Here we are. We’ve almost made it. The final days of 2020. So much has happened this year from a global pandemic, an uprising against white supremacy, unprecedented economic downturns, the election of our lifetimes, the death of the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and the appointment of Justice Amy Coney
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This is a personal story about what it means to be part of a movement to change the attitudes of a denomination and our nation, particularly on matters of women’s rights and human sexuality. I write to encourage people to consider serving on national committees, and to encourage the church
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