Religious wisdom of America’s founding fathers

Features

The founding fathers’ purposes were clear. They had no intention to found the country according to Christian doctrines.

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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

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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

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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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