The Mennonites are best described as being like Amish who use more technology. Women in long dresses and bonnets, men[…]
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My Southern Experience: Religion (& Politics) and the South
The South is religious, right? That’s the stereotype. Maybe it’s only in appearance. An attendee at my presentation in Minneapolis[…]
Read moreAyla Travels the World, Part 6: A Christian’s Insights on Muslim Egypt
Ayla’s last stop in Europe on her 3-month global trek was to the Vatican. She was able to enjoy this home[…]
Read moreReligion in Uganda: I Visit a Temple and a Mosque
What religion are people in East Africa? Christian? Muslim? Tribal mythologies? Witchcraft? How about dread-locked Rastafari? Yes. Contrasting people of[…]
Read morePrivilege vs. Rights: an Important Distinction
When I was in grade school, Mr. Dexter, the bus mechanic, gave a speech to us kids about proper bus[…]
Read more50 Shades of Shame
Guest writer, Erin Fahey, shares her insight about the controversial book, 50 Shades of Grey. We don’t have to look[…]
Read moreAnger of Muslims
The narrative surrounding the protests and violence in the Middle East is that it is occurring because a film called[…]
Read moreThe Witches Next Door
When I told my housemates I was interviewing random residents in our neighborhood, one spoke up saying, “Oh, you gotta[…]
Read moreThe Divisive Creative
On one hand, we all like a creative person. We like their music and art and books and movies. We[…]
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