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2014 Religious Trends: Francis, Family, and the Future—What the Coming Synod May Mean

In light of October's upcoming Extraordinary Bishops' Synod on the Family and the 2015 Celebration of the Family to be held in Philadelphia, the Catholic Channel at Patheos will be helping readers understand what defines a Bishop's synod, and why this one is extraordinary; what the church actually teaches on issues relevant to the modern family; what arguments are likely to be made and what conclusions may reasonably be expected to come down to us via dialogue and prayer, within the next 18 months.

Featured Panelists

On Divorce, Remarriage, and Communion

Brandon Vogt with Cardinal Thomas Collins
Vogt, Word on Fire Catholic Ministries; Cardinal, Archbishop of Toronto

Euthanasia: A Further Erosion of Familial Understanding

Ben Conroy
Columnist, The Irish Catholic


Sex Advice: Lead Us Not Into Google

Hallie Lord
Author and Blogger, "Moxie Wife"

The Gospel of the Family, Part 1

Tim Muldoon
Author and Theologian


Marriage in Guadalupe

Fr. Jorge Ortiz-Garay and Gabriela Flores Cárdenas
(Ortiz-Garay) Director, Mexican Apostolate in Brooklyn, NY; (Flores Cardenas) Coordinator, Mexican Apostolate in Brooklyn, NY

Why Is the Family So Important Anyway?

Dr. Gregory Popcak
Executive Director, Pastoral Solutions Institute


Pastoral Care of the Queer Person: Questions for the Synod

Kelley Cutler
Social Worker and Advocate for the Homeless

Preserving Unity in Marriage Justifies Strong Medicine

Russell Shaw
Author


Shoring Up a Broken Faith

Margaret Rose Realy
Author and Speaker

Born This Way? The Church of Faith and Science

Gabriel Malor
Attorney and Author


Three Questions in the Name of Love

Sr. Hyacinthe Defos du Rau,OP
Author, Dominican Sister

Synod in the Modern Church: History and Hope

Kathy Schiffer
Director of Publicity and Special Events for Ave Maria Radio


How I Changed My Mind on Communion for the Divorced and Remarried

Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry
Author, Blogger, "Inebriate Me"

Adult Catechesis on the Thorny Issues that Make People Hate the Church

Jennifer Fitz
Author, Blogger, "Sticking the Corners"


Who Writes Letters to Families: The Catholic Church, That's Who

Tod Worner

The Gospel of the Family, Part 2

Tim Muldoon
Author and Theologian



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In this series, we ask what people really believe about some of the big questions: What really happens when we die? Does prayer really make a difference? Does it really matter how we act in this life?

Why I Am a ...

Our diverse and faithful contributors answer the question "Why I am a ......." in 200 words or less with compelling summaries on why they follow their particular faith tradition. Enjoy the varying perspectives from this fascinating group.

World Religions: An Introduction to Five Major Traditions

Introduce your students to basic information about the world's largest religions - their origins, history, beliefs, and practices. Use this guide to Patheos' resources as you plan a learning unit around world religions.

Future of Religion: A Symposium

Across the globe, religion remains an influential force, one that impacts how we view ourselves, each other, and the world around us. As new forms of worship and belief continue to evolve in the 21st century, we asked thought leaders from a variety of religious traditions to talk about the future of religion.

Side-by-Side Religion Comparison Tool

The Side by Side Lens allows you to create an easy to read comparison chart for up to three differing religious traditions.

Losing My Religion

Change is hard. Spiritual change comes at all different times in our lives and can be devastating and wonderful.  These are stories from the Patheos community, from writers who have experienced spiritual change in dramatic and simple ways.

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