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Ethics and Religion Talk: Have you had family members convert out of your faith?

Submitted 05-21-2024 under OPINION

I would love to read some of the panel members' experiences with family members who might convert to other religions. How is that navigated? What do you do about holidays? Have any incidents ever caused rifts that never heal?

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Give me your best elevator pitch for your religion!

Submitted 05-13-2024 under OPINION

In an elevator pitch, what would you offer as the most important points of your faith? Let's say you have two minutes max to make your case.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Is it ethical to modify an animal genome to transplant organs into humans?

Submitted 05-06-2024 under OPINION

Is it ethical to modify an animal genome and raise animals to use their organs for human transplants?

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To Kill A Mockingbird remains shattering and tragic

Submitted 04-24-2024 under OPINION

Broadway Grand Rapids brings an American classic to the stage with a funny, moving script by Aaron Sorkin and a great central performance by Richard Thomas.

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Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Stages Murder On The Orient Express

Submitted 04-22-2024 under OPINION

Despite a snag or two, Grand Rapids Civic Theatre's production of the Agatha Christie classic brings high drama in the old style.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: How do politics in other countries affect your faith?

Submitted 04-22-2024 under OPINION

Some faiths tend to maintain ties to countries outside the U.S. Even some Christian communities have a majority of first-generation immigrants. I'm curious if the clergy on the panel ever have to navigate the waters of political division in other countries.

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Should I be proselyzed at a funeral?

Submitted 04-15-2024 under OPINION

I have attended many funerals in my time. One thing that I'm frustrated about is the fact that so often, the officiant takes the opportunity to convince the friends and family of the deceased who might not be members of the same religion of the veracity of this particular faith.

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STGR Journal: Housing Step Down

Submitted 04-13-2024 under NONPROFITS

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Help! My spouse has dementia and I'm lonely!, part 2

Submitted 04-08-2024 under OPINION

My wife has been diagnosed with some type of non-Alzheimer's dementia. Would having a serious relationship with a woman under my circumstances without my wife's knowledge be breaking my wedding vows?

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Ethics and Religion Talk: Help! My spouse has dementia and I'm lonely!, part 1

Submitted 04-01-2024 under OPINION

My wife has been diagnosed with some type of non-Alzheimer's dementia. Would having a serious relationship with a woman under my circumstances without my wife's knowledge be breaking my wedding vows?

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