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Faith and Identity



Our faith—whether as part of a religious community or in our relationship to the Divine—can be a core part of how we identify ourselves. But when another facet of our identity comes into conflict with how we live in alignment with our faith, we can experience crisis. Whether we struggle inwardly—wondering if our whole selves can truly be accepted by the Divine—or outwardly—debating if our understanding of the Divine and “right way of living” is the truth—we can experience isolation from a strong support network just when we need it most. But sometimes our faith can be the source of strength that allows us to boldly explore our doubt and encompass our whole selves in compassion and love.

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Indigenous Reflections on Christianity

What are the ecological implications of Christianity? There’s a story that has has played out all over the world. First come the missionaries doing good. Indigenous communities split apart and connections to land, ancestors and spirits of place weaken—not everywhere, but almost everywhere.

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The Cross and the Lynching Tree

The cross and the lynching tree are the two most emotionally charged symbols in the history of the African American community. In this powerful new work, theologian James H. Cone explores these symbols and their interconnection in the history and souls of black folk.

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10 New Findings About Faith Among Black Americans

Black American religious life is diverse, encompassing a wide range of religious affiliations, worship practices and beliefs. While previous research has highlighted the ways in which the faith of Black adults differs from that of other U.S.

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Questioning Religion as Identity

Interrogating her mixed race and mixed religious background, Najla Said is an actress, playwright and the author of the memoir Looking for Palestine: Growing Up Confused in an Arab-American Family.

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Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity

A powerful call for tolerance, acceptance, and support—and a reminder of Jesus' message for us to love one another. In this moving and inspiring book, Martin offers a powerful, loving, and much-needed voice in a time marked by anger, prejudice, and divisiveness.

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The 66 Religious Symbols the VA Will Put on Tombstones

The VA will provide a headstone for any eligible veteran, even if they’re already in an unmarked grave, in any cemetery around the world.

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Don't Put People in Boxes

When we label people and put them in different boxes, we don't see PEOPLE for who they truly are. This video proves that we have a lot more in common than we think and we should keep that in mind when we encounter anyone who might seem different than we are.

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God and the Gay Christian: The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships

The landmark book exploring what the Bible actually says—and doesn’t say—about same-sex relationships. As a young Christian man, Matthew Vines harbored the same basic hopes of most young people: to some-day share his life with someone, to build a family of his own, to give and receive love.

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I Am Gay and Catholic. Are You Willing to Walk in My Shoes?

Sometimes I wonder if I’m faithful or just terrified of what I would lose if I followed my conscience.

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Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity

In an age where neither society nor the church knows what to do with gay Christians, Greg Coles tells his own story. Let's make a deal, you and me. Let's make promises to each other. I promise to tell you my story. The whole story.

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