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The moral courage of Nelson Mandela
Fear, creativity and ‘soul searching’ in Israel
In ‘My Promised Land,’ writer Ari Shavit reflects on the Jewish state’s past, present and future
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.
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In Pope Francis era, Catholics still finding their footing
We Catholics have been fighting among ourselves since St. Paul.
Washington area religion events
Breakfast with Santa, Christmas house tour, Christmas bazaar, Handel’s “Messiah” singalongs.
Nelson Mandela and the spiritual legacy of divestment
Thank you, Nelson Mandela, for all you did to show us what principled leadership, in concert with global networks of non-violent direct action, can accomplish.
The moral courage of Nelson Mandela
Was Mandela a saint? Not if a saint is entirely flawless. I believe he was saintly because he inspired others powerfully and revealed in his character, transparently, many of God’s attributes of goodness: compassion, concern for others, desire for peace, forgiveness and reconciliation.
Fear, creativity and ‘soul searching’ in Israel
In ‘My Promised Land,’ writer Ari Shavit reflects on the Jewish state’s past, present and future
Hunger in America is a moral crisis that government must help solve
Our commitment to our particular faith-based values propels us to vigorously oppose the dismantling of the nation’s core program to help feed the less fortunate among us.
Who’s afraid of pregnant women?
There is growing vocal contempt of parenthood and to thinking of women by the debased term “breeders.” This isn’t God’s vision of motherhood.
Paul Crouch, influential television evangelist, dies at 79
Mr. Crouch founded the Trinity Broadcasting Network, the world’s largest Christian television system.
Catholics split over Common Core standards
A grant to a Catholic education organization for Common Core implementation has sparked criticism from other Catholics.
Is religion just an act?
A Mormon bishop pretends to be homeless in order to teach his congregants a lesson.
Washington area religion events
Christmas concerts, Hanukkah programs, breakfast with Santa Claus, Menorah lighting and more.
Advent a time to hope--and fast--for immigration reform
We will fast during Advent because we believe the words of Scripture that “prayer availeth much.”
Giving thanks for non-traditional families
The American family is changing as more of us intermarry with people of other faiths and ethnicities, and same-sex couples take their vows in a growing number of states.
If Rush Limbaugh and Sarah Palin don’t like the pope, they won’t care much for Jesus
Limbaugh is right. Somebody did get to Pope Francis. It was Jesus.
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.
Kay Warren on God: ‘There are times that I feel it’s all a big cosmic joke’
The Post’s Sally Quinn talks with Saddleback Church co-founder Kay Warren on doubting God’s existence, the HIV/Aids epidemic and why God allows suffering. (Archives)Author Colm Toibin talks about his book ‘The Testament of Mary’
Author Colm Toibin sat down with The Washington Post’s Sally Quinn to discuss his approach to writing “The Testament of Mary” and his relationship with the Catholic church.Conn. Rabbi talks about comforting Sandy Hook victim’s mom
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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