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Some artists painted heaven. Others painted ideals. Caravaggio painted people as they actually were—flawed, wounded, desperate, and searching for grace.

He fought in the streets, killed a man, and fled Rome as a fugitive. Then this happened...
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Caravaggio: Sin, Redemption, and Drama | Divine Imagination Ep. 4
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January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
👉 I don’t understand it. Not only are many Christians indifferent to climate change, many others seem to believe it is an opportunity for them (or their country) to take on the world. Sometimes, the two strangely go together. Such Christians seem to have become...
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Blood And Power: The Dangerous Game Of Climate Politics
We have been warned climate change will produce wars for resources and mass migrations. We are seeing the beginning of this now.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:59 AM
👉"The jumping-off point for our Elders Quorum meeting today, taught by our former bishop, was the late Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s address at the last October general conference, “And Now I See.” As always, it was a memorable talk, and I, along with hundreds of..."

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Some Thoughts On The Character Of Joseph Smith
Testimonies and historical evidence seem to counter modern criticisms and affirm the Prophet's integrity and divine calling.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:31 PM
👉Given the vast array of different books we could read about Jesus, which ones are worth reading? I have picked 12 great books. If you are a casual reader, these books will probably be longer and more intense than what you are used to reading.
This list is really...
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12 Great Books On The Historical Jesus
Given the vast array of different books we could read about Jesus, which ones are worth reading? I have picked 12 great books.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM
👉 What is the meaning of our lives? What are we here to accomplish during our brief visit between birth and death? How do we know if we’ve achieved our purpose? There may be no more important questions we can ask of ourselves, and they’re a necessary part of...

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Living A Life Your Soul Never Agreed To? You’re Not Alone
A 6-point guide to reclaiming your path and uncovering the true meaning of your life.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:38 PM
👉After the Chicago Bears’ near-miraculous comeback win 😲against longtime rivals the Green Bay Packers on Saturday, Jan. 10, many on social media held forth that the pope’s prayers worked.🙏

Now, they probably won’t say that if the Bears don’t win the next game...😱

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Da Pope & Da Bears: Does God Take Sides In Sports?
Did Chicagoan Pope Leo XIV's prayers sway the outcome of the Chicago Bears playoff game with the Green Bay Packers? Hmmm ...
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January 12, 2026 at 7:10 PM
👉"Mark Twain once dropped the hammer on the Book of Mormon, calling it “chloroform in print.” It’s one of those lines that’s so sharp you almost forget how savage it is. Now, before you accuse me of misquoting Twain for my own purposes, let me confess..."💯

#Snarky

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Chloroform In Paper And How We Sedated Faith
Mark Twain once called the Book of Mormon “chloroform in print.” Christians turned the Bible into chloroform in paper—an escape from reality, neighbor-love, and humility. Instead of waking up, we’ve s...
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January 10, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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The murder of Renee Good is an apocalyptic moment that reveals difficult truths for white American Christians. Here’s how to respond in faith. @patheos.com www.patheos.com/blogs/ecopre...
The Murder Of Renee Good Is An Apocalyptic Moment
The murder of Renee Good is an apocalyptic moment revealing difficult truths for white American Christians. A faithful response is required.
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January 10, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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We Shall Overcome: Religious Resistance to ICE

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#AcademicSky #ICE #Catholic #Religion
January 10, 2026 at 6:55 PM
👉The cult of Luigi is terrifying.😱

I’ve spent years sitting with men on death row. I’ve held their hands as the state strapped them to gurneys. I’ve watched them take their last breaths. I know what it means to fight for someone’s life…not as a symbol, not as a...

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The Cult Of Luigi: How Fandom Is Killing Luigi Mangioni
Is the internet turning Luigi Mangione into a cult hero? Jeff Hood examines the disturbing "fandom" surrounding the UHC CEO shooting suspect and why it’s so dangerous.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Leonardo da Vinci didn't just paint masterpieces — he dissected corpses in secret, filled notebooks with mirror writing, and spent his life asking one quiet question: What does creation reveal about the mind behind it?

For Leonardo, anatomy was theology. Geometry was...

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The Secret Code of God: Leonardo Da Vinci's Sacred Geometry
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January 9, 2026 at 2:29 AM
👉Time and time again, I see a rather ridiculous claim by those who claim to be conservative and/or traditionalists within the Catholic Church; they say that Vatican II must be rejected, and it must be rejected because it is “Modernist.” By saying this, they show...
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Sin In The Church: Debunking So-Called Conservatives
So-called conservatives who criticize Vatican II are wrong to claim that sin no longer seems to be a focus of the church
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January 9, 2026 at 1:45 AM
👉Late yesterday afternoon, I learned that my book 📕 The Chaos Apple (which you can purchase here, here, here, here, here, here, here, or here) was in the running to be Timeless Occult Literature‘s 2025 Book of the Year. At first, I was like, “Neat! It’s an honor...

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How To Succeed In Chaos Without Really Trying
Y'all, I may have Discordianed a wee bit too close to the sun.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:14 PM
👉Living here at the End of Days, I tell you the truth: that the 💥Apocalypse has already begun.🌎

In these last days, two who were sleeping in the same bed at the President’s mansion will both be awakened by a team of US Navy Seals and flown to New Jersey while...🇺🇸

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Here, At The End Of The World...
For wherever there is rotting flesh on the back of a hand, or around the cankles, there the vultures of war will gather.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:06 PM
👉In my early twenties, I was drawn to the Faith Movement, which taught that you can bend reality to your will if you develop sufficient faith. You can move mountains, silence storms, and heal broken bodies, just as Jesus did.

Though initially exciting, thinking...

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Escaping MAGA And Rediscovering Jesus In 2026
A reflection on how political ideology can reshape faith, and how some Christians are finding their way back to the compassionate way of Jesus in 2026.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:55 PM
"ICE agents. Executed. An American mother. 🔫 On an American street. In broad daylight. While her partner watched. While her six-year-old son waited at home for her to walk through the door.
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She was 37 years old. She was a U.S. citizen. She was unarmed. She was..."
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Renee Nicole Good & The God Who Sees The Evil Of ICE
Renee Nicole Good is dead Minneapolis. ICE murdered her. This is a prophetic call to abolish ICE and prosecute the ICE killers.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Apocalypse stories don’t fail because they lack imagination.
They fail because they lose interest in people.

The monsters get bigger. The symbols get louder. The stakes inflate until everything is cosmic and nothing is personal. Endings become indulgent—spectacle...✍️
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How Stranger Things & Revelation Turn Endings Into Spectacle
From Stranger Things to Revelation, apocalypse stories collapse when spectacle replaces humanity—and rapture culture proves the pattern.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM
What are the likely taboo topics for sermons in 2026, and what do they tell us about the challenges facing mainline Protestant preachers in the year ahead?

In our nationwide survey, mainline Protestant preachers reported preaching on many social issues with more...
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Taboo Topics Mainline Preachers Will Likely Avoid In 2026
National survey of mainline preachers shows that abortion, guns, and Israel/Palestine are among the likely taboo topics for sermons in 2026.
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January 7, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Just for today, allow yourself to be happy. Even if you feel that your grief is too deep or your pain is too much, I pray that you allow yourself to be joyful in hope.

There are already too many days of sadness, too many hours of weeping until our tears were no more.
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A Joy No One Can Take Away: Christian Hope Even In Grief
Just for today, allow yourself to be happy. Even if you feel that your grief is too deep, I pray that you allow yourself to be joyful in hope.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Friends, I wrote a new column on Patheos that explores what redemption means when rescue never comes.

“𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘢 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭.”

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How The Titanic Sank My Understanding Of Redemption
A theological reflection on the Titanic, suffering, and why redemption is not rescue, but presence when no explanation remains.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:05 PM
It was a few weeks before Christmas, and the internet was ablaze – at least the “Christian” internet. Ablaze with discussions of the afterlife, specifically the concept of eternal conscious torment, the belief that nonbelievers will burn forever in a literal fire...
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Kirk Cameron Questions Hell—and The Internet Explodes
When Kirk Cameron questioned eternal torment, evangelicals panicked. But his views aren't new—and they just might spark deeper reflection.
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January 6, 2026 at 7:44 PM
"The Vedas have puzzled readers for centuries—not because they are obscure, but because they refuse to speak in the language we expect.

They do not present arguments in linear prose or explain phenomena through equations. Instead, they sing. They speak in hymns..."
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The Vedas Aren’t Science — But They Still Surprise Us
The Vedas do not speak in equations or experiments. They speak in images—of wombs and fire, rhythm and space—inviting contemplation rather than conquest. Where modern science explores the universe thr...
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January 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
👉 In Islam, Isa ibn Maryam (AS)—Jesus, son of Mary—is among the most honored prophets and messengers of Allah. He stands alongside Abraham, Noah, Moses, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all) as one of the five greatest prophets in Islamic belief.

#ProphetJesus

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Jesus Was Palestinian: A Historical And Islamic Perspective - Al Mihrab
An Islamic reflection on Jesus (Isa ibn Maryam), his origins in Palestine, and what his teachings on justice and mercy mean today.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Can it really be 2026, twenty-six years into the new century? I could ask “where has the time gone?” but rather than dwell on the past, it’s time to think about the future. As the new year dawns, it’s time to reconnect with something deeper than our daily to-do lists.
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Six Tips To Rediscover Your Spirituality In 2026
New Year. New Purpose. Make 2026 your year of spiritual renewal with these six simple practices.
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January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
👉"As 2025 winds down, I’ve spent some time looking back—really looking—at what resonated most with readers this year. And while Patheos publishes across a wide spectrum of beliefs, practices, and lived experiences, a clear pattern emerged from the traffic charts..."
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The 2025 Most-Read Faith Articles: Politics Dominated
The most‑read faith articles of 2025 reveal a year when politics shook beliefs, strained communities, and reshaped global conversations about religion and power.
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January 2, 2026 at 9:06 PM