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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.

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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.

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Change Hearts, Not Laws: How the Battle to Overturn Roe v. Wade Has Hurt Religion

This is not about being pro-choice or pro-life. It’s about how the desire to overturn Roe v. Wade’s legal precedence by pro-life advocates has done little to win support for religion in general. We’re an extremely divisive nation and at the heart of that divisiveness is fear – the fear of rights being taken away by other Americans. If you look at the mosque near ground zero debate both sides are in fear. One side is in fear that their nation is in jeopardy of being forever changed from its traditional founding. The other side is fearful that the rights of a minority are being challenged and if not stopped here where will it end. Whether it’s restricting abortion, a mosque in Manhattan, same-sex marriage or any other described right, when you advocate taking perceived rights away from people, its viewed as oppressive and those feeling oppressed only dig their feelings in deeper to ensure their position remains firm. The “oppressed” look unfavorably at the opposition and animosity builds up against not just the single principle being debated but for the fundamental views being expressed by the opposition.

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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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My Column Goes National!

Examiner.com has selected my column to go national. I will be the new National Religion & Politics Examiner for the website. It’s a huge honor for me to cover the national scene with regards to religion and politics. It will also mean an increase in readership for my column since it will be on a national level and not just on the local portal. I will have more details when my first national column is posted (probably next week). I will still be covering some local issues for the Inland Empire but I’m excited for this new national column to get me greater exposure. Thanks to all of you who have faithfully been reading the column. I really appreciate the support.

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