I just don’t care all that much about being insulted. I don’t think you should care that much. And I don’t think Jesus cares all that much, either!
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Coconuts, Context and Brat: Let Kamala Harris be a meme
Vice President Kamala Harris has been something of a meme machine since before day one in the White House. What’s wrong with that?
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Republican or Democrat: Don’t make an idol of political parties
As we head into this election season, consider how you can ground yourself in a politics bigger than the idolatry of parties or politicians.
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Are Americans ready to forgive Donald Trump?
In his first speech since the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, the former president seemed humbled and sought to bring the country together. But can this person unite America?
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The J.D. Vance pick is a reminder for Catholic voters: Neither party deserves our uncritical support
At one time, the presence of Catholics on both major-party tickets would have been cause for celebration. But now Mr. Vance and Mr. Biden reflect the political divisions among U.S. Catholics.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Did God save Donald Trump’s life?
Once we start thinking about what God clearly made happen or clearly didn’t make happen, it opens up a whole world of uncomfortable questions.
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I’m tired of hearing politicians say ‘This is not who we are’ after political violence
My fellow Americans, I have some bad news: This is who we are.
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Ageism is making it impossible to fairly judge Joe Biden
We must begin to notice, name and resist the distortions caused by ageism, so that more clear-eyed assessments of President Biden are possible.
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‘Stop Donald Trump’ isn’t enough. The Democratic Party needs a deeper message to win the election.
Too many people opposing Mr. Trump have adopted an us-vs.-them mentality. Democrats must attempt to bridge the real divisions in the United States.
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What the Catholic Church can learn about aging from Biden’s debate debacle
There’s a lot at stake in our country and in our church. We must learn from those with experience, but we must also prepare the next generation to take our place.