We Are Better Together

Last night I gathered with about 100 people at the very cold corner of 5th and Penn Street in Reading, PA, to light a large electric Menorah. Across the street…

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The Language of Hate

They are the words almost every parent hears and fears – I hate you. We all, at some point, probably either thought it or shouted it at our parents; in…

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The Devil at Work

Zach Brown is an amazing musician who delves into a lot of different genres on his albums and in concert. I love his music and have heard him interviewed; he…

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Religious Symbols? Meh

It’s that wonderful time of the year when people start complaining about coffee cups not being the color of Santa’s suit or why can’t we put a cross on the…

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Community That Heals

There’s been a lot of research in recent years that points to something religious folks have always known – we need each other. Being part of a spiritual community makes…

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Performative Religion

In Luke 18, Jesus told a story about a Pharisee – a member of a very pious sect – and a tax collector – someone often shunned by other Jews…

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