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Tag: Current Events

Building a Bridge and Drawing a Line: A Way Forward for Traditional Religious and LGBT Communities

Is there any hope of a bridge being build between traditional religious communities on the one hand and the LGBT community on the other? I don’t believe there’s an easy answer to that question posed in Fr. James Martin’s controversial book entitled Building a Bridge.

Current Events, Ethics & Society, Religion

Systemic Sins Matter: Coming to Terms with Racial Injustice in Society

The news seems to be flooded these days of terrible updates. From killer viruses to murder hornets, we find ourselves … More

Current Events, Racism, Social Justice

The Riddle of Notre Dame

“Hold high the cross, so I may see it through the flames.” – St. Joan Arc, before being burned at … More

Current Events

Symbol of the Kingdom: The Problem of Pain in a Time of Pandemic

With the rapid spread of Covid-19 shutting down a good chunk of world affairs and affecting the lives of people … More

Christianity, Covid-19, Current Events, Religion

The Case of Asia Bibi: A Catholic Look at Blasphemy Laws

    This past couple of weeks, the news has been immersed in the controversial case of Asia Bibi, who has … More

Current Events, Islam, Social Justice
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