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Sep 15 2024RELIGION

Egg-straordinary Easter Celebrations: A Guide to Holy Week Events in the Suburbs

As Easter approaches, several churches in the suburbs are gearing up to host a range of events, from Easter egg hunts to holy week services. But what makes these events truly special? Is it the sense of community that comes with sharing the holiday with fellow believers? Or is it the opportunity to

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Sep 15 2024RELIGION

What Easter 2050 Looks Like: A Future of Transforming Faith

The neotraditionalist movement within Protestantism has been gaining momentum in recent years, puzzling many observers who expected the decline of traditional mainline Protestant denominations to continue unabated. To understand this phenomenon, let's delve deeper into the characteristics of neotrad

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Sep 15 2024RELIGION

The Unchanging Faith: Most Americans Still Identify with a Specific Religious Group

The concept of identity is a complex and multifaceted aspect of human nature. When it comes to religion, it's intriguing to explore how people identify with a specific faith. According to a recent survey by Gallup, three in four Americans claim to identify with a specific religion, with Christian de

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Sep 15 2024RELIGION

Transgender Day of Visibility: A Holy Confrontation

Joe Biden's decision to declare March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility has sparked a heated debate, with some critics accusing the President of being insensitive to religion. As we delve into this controversy, let's examine the complexities surrounding this issue. On one hand, the President's pr

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Easter Egg of Controversy: When Faith Meets Politics

As the Easter Sunday coincides with the Transgender Day of Visibility, the debate has sparked a heated controversy. President Joe Biden's decision to proclaim March 31 as the Transgender Day of Visibility has been met with criticism from Donald Trump's campaign and religious conservatives. The Trump

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Sep 15 2024RELIGION

Uncovering the True Face of Jesus: Why Color Matters

The debate over Jesus' color has long been a contentious issue, with some arguing that it's irrelevant and others claiming that it's crucial to understanding his message. As Christians around the world celebrate Easter, it's a timely reminder that the true face of Jesus remains shrouded in mystery.

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Sep 15 2024RELIGION

The Politics of Faith: Trump's Bible Sales and Biden's Easter Eggs

The world of politics and religion is a delicate dance, where the two entities often intersect in complex ways. Recently, two high-profile politicians, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, have found themselves entangled in controversies surrounding their faith and public policies. Trump, the former presiden

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Faithful Fracture: How Trump's Shift on Abortion Exposes the Complexity of Politics and Religion

In the world of politics, it's often said that religion and politics don't mix. Or do they? The debate over Donald Trump's sudden shift on abortion has sparked a heated discussion about the role of religion in modern American politics. But is it just a matter of opinion, or is there more to it? The

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Sep 15 2024EDUCATION

St. Cloud Schools' Calendar: A Celebration of Diversity

When it comes to setting its school calendar, St. Cloud School District 742 takes a unique approach. Unlike many other districts, they consider numerous religions and religious holidays when deciding on the best dates for school. According to Superintendent Laurie Putnam, this decision is made by th

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Sep 15 2024OPINION

The Uncanny Resemblance: When Activism Becomes a Harsh, New Faith

Activism, in the eyes of many, has taken on a life of its own. The recent sign at Columbia University's "encampment" boldly declared, "Activism is Worship." This declaration raises questions about the true nature of modern-day activism. Has it transcended its original purpose and become a new form o

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