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On a gray Saturday morning, it struck me with unsettling clarity: when Christians romanticize a nation‑state and excuse violence in its name, something sacred is lost. This is a call back to the gospel that tears down walls rather than builds them.
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There are women in this country whose names should be spoken with reverence — not because they sought controversy, but because they suffered and died under laws passed by people who claimed to be defending God. Their stories are not political talking points. They are human lives, cut short or scarred forever by legislation shaped…
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If anything, the real misconception is the idea that myths are obsolete. They’re not. They’ve simply changed shape.
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Some days, the desert is a hush—a pale blue bowl of sky,air so tender it feels borrowed,and the sun, newly awake,warming the world as if by accident. Other days, it stirs—clouds drifting in like slow‑moving thoughts,rain offering its brief, silver whisper,and the wind, when it rises,carrying the faint perfume of beginnings. I live between these…
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A compassionate, clinically informed look at dementia care that helps practitioners understand the emotional and human experience behind cognitive decline. Written from the perspective of a hospice chaplain.
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A Pastoral-Theological Reflection on Digital Self-Doubt I clicked on a Facebook ad without thinking much of it. It named something familiar: distraction, procrastination, the slow, wandering path of creative work. The ad promised clarity in three minutes — a quick test to “understand my mind.” And because I’m a writer, and because I’m human, I…
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Over the years, I’ve had countless conversations with conservative evangelical friends—some here in the United States, some back home in the Philippines—who sincerely believe that voting for Donald Trump and the Republican Party is the most faithful way to advance the pro‑life cause. Their conviction is real. Their desire to protect life is genuine. And…
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By Ed Fernandez In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s tragic death, many in the evangelical world have rushed to memorialize him as a bold truth-teller and defender of Christian values. But for Black communities and their allies, this moment demands more than mourning—it demands honesty. Kirk’s legacy, like that of 19th-century theologian Robert L. Dabney,…
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“The big difference between the Golden Globes and the NFL? At the Golden Globes, we have fewer camera shots of Taylor Swift,” the comedian quipped. What’s wrong with that? Really, nothing! Besides, it’s matter-of-factly true! And if you’re not an onion-skinned Taylor Swift fan, that’s actually funny! Especially if you’ve seen the who-knows-how-many camera shots…
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Where Are the Parrots? Where Are the Parrots? — Read on edfernandez.blog/2023/12/01/where-are-the-parrots/
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