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Pope Francis denounces ‘trickle-down’ economic theories
On many faiths
Regardless of what one believes, there is a shared quest to find a message in the madness. That’s what I have done at On Faith.
Pub theology: Beer and burgers and a side of the Bible
Satisfying a generation’s thirst for spirituality without the church.
Peace, love, bliss? It’s not sustainable
Obsessed-with-success Washington could learn a lesson from mystic and spiritual master Sadhguru.
Atheists flex their muscle
From the pope’s interview to the Virginia gubernatorial race, atheists are at the center of our debates.
‘It’s fun to be Catholic again.’
A priest and editor once fired for questioning Vatican doctrine sees new hope for his faith.
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How to have a happy Thanksgivukkah
The Hanukkah-Thanksgiving mash up reminds us how to live happier, bolder and more successful lives. Want a slice of that good life? Here’s how
Is God still welcome at the Thanksgiving table?
Have our Thanksgiving traditions, centered around food, the Macy’s parade and football, become more focused on living out cultural norms than remembering historical truths?
U.S. diplomacy with Iran and the ethics of the sitting together at table
Let us strive to share the abundance of life and our own love and goodwill with even our adversaries.
Should we rethink Turkey this Thanksgiving?
Climate change, factory farming superbugs should give us plenty of food for thought this Thanksgiving.
On ‘Thanksgivukkah,’ give thanks for religious freedom
This Thanksgivukkah we can be grateful that in a world torn apart by sectarian conflicts and ethnic divides, the United States stands out as a sign of hope that people can live together with deep religious differences.
What do we owe Native Americans?
This Thanksgiving, Americans should consider taking a spiritual page from Australia
Heaping helping of holidays: Thanksgiving, meet Hanukkah
“Thanksgivukkah” gives rise to kitschy humor and serious consideration of traditions
Muslims can be heroes, too
Marvel’s new comic book series reminds us that Muslims can be heroes as well as villains. But vanquishing anti-Muslim prejudice will take a more sustained and energetic effort by Kamala’s human counterparts.
How JFK’s religion changed American public life
Kennedy’s vision of religion’s role in politics was a textured philosophy far beyond the narrowness of which he’s accused by critics. We will serve President Kennedy’s memory well by continuing to protect and preserve such a nation.
Whose Jews?
American Jews are fine with Jews who don’t believe in God, but are concerned and embarrassed by Jews who believe that God has a son.
Across religious and party lines, steady support for path to citizenship
Immigration reform has continued to receive bipartisan and cross-religious support, remaining one of those rare issues that largely transcends such divisions.
Thanksgiving a time for Catholics to work for the poor
Salvation, arrival in the beloved community of the Kingdom of God, requires our individual effort but it is intended for all of us, together.
Religion events from around the Washington area
Thanksgiving worship, food drives, church bazaars and farmers market, concerts, Tai chi, Hannukah events.
Atheists in the military need chaplains, too
Atheists and the non-religious deal with the same questions about life and death, and fear, and loss the same as a religious individual, and can benefit from discussing such topics with a chaplain who understands their perspective the same as a religious individual can.
Imagine the right’s religion
The right cries over religious liberty but seems unwilling to extend that freedom to people with different beliefs.
In Turkey, can Islam and democracy coexist?
Religious freedom is more than Turkey’s bridge to the European Union.
The dignity of desires
The writings of C.S. Lewis, who died 50 years ago, remain a joy to read.
Santorum: GOP should study Pope Francis
“I love the fact that Pope Francis is out there talking about the beauty of the faith and what the faith is for, as opposed to what the faith is against,” the former presidential candidate said in an interview. “I think that what Pope Francis is doing really makes a lot of sense for Republicans.”
Kay Warren on God: ‘There are times that I feel it’s all a big cosmic joke’
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Rabbi Shaul Praver of the Adath Israel congregation in Newtown, Conn., discusses comforting the mom of Sandy Hook shooting victim Noah Posner on Saturday.Pope Benedict sends first tweet
VIDEO | Pope Benedict sent his first tweet using his handle @pontifex. The Pope writes: "Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you from my heart."Rev. Franklin Graham on his holiday outreach program
Rev. Franklin Graham sits down with the The Post’s Sally Quinn to talk about his holiday outreach program, Operation Christmas Child.Eckhart Tolle on losing trust in God, being in the now
Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle spoke with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn about his Roman Catholic upbringing, losing trust in God and the core of his teachings: being in the now.Bishop Stallings on controversial ministry
Bishop George Stallings, founder of the Imani Temple African Catholic Congregation talks about his controversial ministry and allegations that he abused altar boys while a priest in the Roman Catholic Church.Bishop Vashti McKenzie speaks at DNC
Bishop Vashti McKenzie, co-chair of the DNC Credentials Committee and the first woman elected as bishop of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, called the Democratic Party the “most forward-looking” party.Mitt Romney’s RNC speech highlights
Mitt Romney accepts the official GOP nominee and speaks to the Republican National Convention on its final night.Joel Osteen on his connection with fans
Evangelist Joel Osteen discusses his connection with fans and how he got his start. Osteen will speak at Nationals Park on Saturday, April 28.Elsewhere in National
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Free Range on Food: Thanksgiving edition
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Answers to all your questions about how to prepare and what to serve for Thanksgiving.