Women deacons in history
Commentary: Pope Francis' call for a discussion of reestablishing women deacons in the church raises three very important questions.
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'Daze of Justice' explores Cambodia's trauma of silence
Commentary: The documentary "Daze of Justice" traces the return of Khmer Rouge survivors back to Phnom Penh, to testify against former officers charged with crimes against humanity.
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is discriminatory: let's fix it
Commentary: The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is being used as a vehicle for institutions and individuals to argue that their faith justifies myriad harms.
Pope offers compelling vision of love
Commentary: Amoris Laetitia is not as inclusive as it ought to be, but read expansively, it is a demanding and compelling vision of love.
Pope's written words have significance beyond family life
Commentary: We should "show affection and concern" for each other, Pope Francis writes in Amoris Laetitia, even as we engage in difficult discussion.
The joy of love -- but not for everybody
Commentary: The pope's exhortation that LGBT people be treated with respect is heartfelt. But the church has offered those words before, and they often ring hollow.
Preview: US presidential candidates must honor the dignity of work
GSR Preview: Supporting a living wage is one of the most effective ways people of faith can uphold the dignity of work.
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How Georgetown fosters a civil debate on abortion
Commentary: The news that Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards will speak at Georgetown University reignited a debate about freedom and identity in religious universities.
The true Islamic response to the Brussels attacks
Commentary: To be one family, all should work to learn about each other. This is the solution to returning disaffected youth to the mainstream.
Why I despair over Pakistan's intractable blasphemy laws
Commentary: I thought countries that enforce blasphemy laws would eventually catch up to the rest of the world. My week in Lahore and Islamabad changed that.
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July 14-27, 2017
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