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Christians Celebrate Christmas in December Based on Tradition Not Solo Scriptura

Christi Geburt by Lorenzo Lotto (1523)

Yesterday, this article was published on Examiner.com and some other sites that support my column. Whenever you discuss solo scriptura there is bound to be controversy. The basic principle of solo scriptura (or by scripture alone) has been the Protestant charge against the Catholic faith. Yet, Protestants including Martin Luther continued to celebrate Christmas on December 25th – a date picked by the early Roman Catholic Church which “married” it to the pagan “Feast of the Unconquered Sun” in ancient Rome. I describe it as married because its united two things together that are separate but equal. This concept of “marriage” is played out in the article.  Click here to read the article about Christmas & Solo Scriptura

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No Matter Your Religion Be Thankful!

Whether Christian or Muslim, Hindu or Athiests, you have plenty to be thankful for this Thanksgiving as an American.

On friendlyatheist.com, the author references a quote by a fellow atheist about what he was thankful for this Thanksgiving. The respondent is quoted as saying, “I give thanks to the turkey that gave its life, the plants on our table, to the Earth itself for being abundant,” in his quote in the Salt Lake Tribune. Whether you believe a creator created those things may not matter during this very American holiday. While the Puritan pilgrims, who celebrated the first feast that we honor with this day of thanks, did it for religious reasons, there really is not too much religion left in a day focused on stuffing oneself full, watching football and shopping.

Click here to read the rest of this article about  Thanksgiving

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Part 3 of “Youth & Religion” posts today

I used to love on television mini-series when they would say “And now the stunning conclusion of…” to promote the last of a series.

I’d like to think this last portion of the interview and series is the best. Of course, it’s where you’ll find the bulk of my commentary.

From here, you’re likely to see my article sweep through atheism for a while. Like I’ve said before I tend to run article in series (with articles on gay rights, Muslim rights, immigrant rights). Right now, I’m focused on atheism, agnosticism and skepticism. I wrote an article (scroll down) focused on skepticism earlier this month. This series on “Youth & Religion” featured an atheist and I’m looking for opportunities with Thanksgiving next week to feature a story on who are atheists thankful to – themselves? I will also be part of Examiner.com’s forthcoming series “War on Christmas”. Until then…click the link below to read the finale to the “Youth & Religion” series and interview. Thanks for reading.

Click here to read \”Youth & Religion, Part 2: For Better or Worse?\”

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“Youth & Religion” What does an Atheist & Catholic Seminary Student Have in Common?

It actually may surprise you how much the two have in common. At least the two Millennials I interviewed for Part 2 in my series. Atheism is the fastest growing religion in the U.S. and Catholicism is the fastest declining. I thought it’d be interesting to the get the perspective  from two members of the Millennial generation. It’s actually a pretty informative interview. In fact, there’s so much content (6 pages) that the second half of the interview won’t be posted until tomorrow.

Click here to read the \”Youth & Religion Interview: It\’s Complicated\”

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Youth & Religion in America Part 1; Who are the Millennials?

Part 1 of my series of articles – “Youth & Religion” posted today. Part 2 which begins an in-depth interview with an Agnostic Atheist and Catholic seminary student who is studying to be a priest will begin tomorrow. Part 3 which concludes the interview with the two will post on Friday. I’ve been working on this interview for about a month and I’m glad it’s finally coming out. I think the insight both of the interviews give is enlightening about just how unified we actually are. That’s all I will hint at.  It’s something I hope people find both informative and engaging.

Click here to read \”Youth & Religion Part 1: Who are the Millennials?

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“Should Religion be Blamed for Gay-Teen Suicides & Bullying?”

Here’s my latest National posting….check it out. The subject matter seems to be hitting a nerve with people as I have been locked in a semi-private debate with another writer on the subject. Check out the article and let me know where you stand?

Examiner Article on Religion & Gay-Suicides

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