The Other JournalPicture longing for an inaccessible, distant place. Call that longing farsickness. It is in form the same as homesickness, but it lacks the emphasis on memory. The homesick are exiles who remember somewhere they once were and would like to return...
The Other JournalThe bold claim of 1 Timothy 6:10 that “the love of money is a root of all evils” is the embarrassing relative in a family of famous biblical passages. Many ministers and theologians either pretend this passage does not exist or find innovative ways...
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Religion News Service(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Buddha relics in Thailand, protesting a Hindu leader's arrest in Bangladesh and more. The post Photos of the Week: Buddha relics; Hindu protests appeared first on RNS.
Religion News Service(RNS) — The president's spirit of love toward his son should now be extended to the tens of thousands whose struggles with addiction placed them in the clutches of the criminal justice system. The post Biden’s pardon of Hunter shows that parental...
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Religion News Service(RNS) — The new cardinals include Ukrainian and Palestinian prelates as well as priests who have spoken in favor of promoting women and LGBTQ+ Catholics. The post A consistory of underdogs: Pope Francis’ new cardinals highlight peripheries...
Religion News Service(RNS) — Elon Musk’s pivot to 'cultural Christianity' raises questions about faith, power and politics. The post Elon Musk: ‘Prophet-in-Chief’? appeared first on RNS.
Religion News Service(RNS) — Catholic Director D.J. Caruso hopes to tell Mary’s story through her own eyes and appeal to new generations. The post New Netflix film wants to make Mary accessible to all appeared first on RNS.