At work, at play, in our politics and in our faith, we’re living in a time of extremes.
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Posted inBooks, Life & Culture
‘Buddhism for Western Children’ tells of a boy’s childhood in a confusing cult
The prose is poetic, complex and – ultimately – rewarding
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Parents, be vigilant, but don’t drive yourself crazy
The best approach to Momo (and other real or perceived threats) is to do what you’re most likely already doing.
Posted inNation & World
Los Angeles company produces Bible aimed at millennials
Discerning millennial minds know the quality of a product’s visual packaging is just as important as the quality of the product itself.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, Religion and Values
After national vote for LGBT restrictions, Portland Methodists send message of inclusion
‘You are welcome in this place,’ the husband-and-wife pastors of HopeGateWay tell their congregation at Sunday’s services.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Woe to any 2020 Democrat who doesn’t embrace partisanship
Cory Booker, Kirsten Gillibrand and Amy Klobuchar may fail dogma litmus tests tests in the primaries.
Posted inLife & Culture, Local & State, News, Religion and Values
Maine Episcopalians elect openly gay bishop
One of five finalists, the Rev. Thomas James Brown ‘clearly … made an impression.’ He expects to be consecrated in June.
Posted inLife & Culture, Nation & World, Religion and Values
Pakistani woman cleared of blasphemy remains locked up
Asia Bibi is unable to leave the country to join her daughters in Canada.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Abortion rights at risk in current political climate
With an ally in the White House, the anti-abortion movement is nearer than ever to its goal.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Jesuits offer lame excuse for handling of priests accused of sex abuse
They didn’t need ‘best practices to handle these violations’ to know that police should be called and children should be protected from further attacks.