What does the Bible say about same-sex marriage?

Perspective

The religious conservative criticize same-sex marriage, saying it violates the biblical definition of marriage. They are wrong, and here’s why.

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Naked

poetry

Do you ever get the feeling you’re being watched?
A new poem by John Morris.

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A is for Allah

Blog

While browsing YouTube, I came across this beautiful song Yusuf Islam wrote for his baby daughter to teach her the Arabic alphabet. Enjoy.

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Tea with God

Creative Nonfiction

I said out loud, “God, I have a favor to ask you. Would you bring me a cup of green tea?” It seemed a small thing to ask, especially when you consider that I had never really asked God for anything before.

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He Washed My Feet

Creative Nonfiction

What occurs during a friend’s visit — either an extreme coincidence or some higher moving principle — brings sanity itself into question, as well as what we consider spiritual.

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A New York Worshiper

poetry

In New York, no one is atheist.
A poem by John Morris.

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The art of water boarding

Features

“In my dungeon even the pope himself would confess, that he is a witch!”
-A German inquisitor during the time of the witch trials

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NAR news and blog week in review – April 26, 2009

Blog

This week in the world of religion: “Challenged” books, 5 new saints, a brand-new messiah, and lots more!

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Tweeting Joel Osteen

Blog

There are literally thousands of tweets mentioning Osteen in the last 2 days. Here are a few interesting ones I came across

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It takes more than “good news” to fill a church

Blog

Jesus preached from atop hills, in boats, in marketplaces, and anywhere else where people would listen. The venue wasn’t important. Since then, it takes a bit more than good news to pack a Christian church.

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20 ways faith groups are fighting for the earth

Features

Faith groups are greening their houses of worship and advocating for policies and lifestyles that protect the planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants, joining scientists, policymakers and environmental advocates as protectors of the Earth. Here are 20 things these communities are doing to combat global warming.

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