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Entries by Bruce Reyes-Chow from 09/2011

The Importance of Being Spiritual AND Religious

| Posted 09.06.2011 | Religion
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I get why people would create the dichotomy between spirituality and religiosity. But, as a Christian, it is by living with both the beauty and the brokenness of humanity that we discover who we are.

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Applauding Executions Might Be American, But It Is Not Christian

| Posted 09.09.2011 | Religion
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This is not really about the issue itself or even about Governor Perry, but about the applause and reaction. It is never justified to applaud at the death of another human being. Period.

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A Christian Parent in Support of the California FAIR Education Act

| Posted 09.18.2011 | Religion
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I simply reject the idea that homosexuality is a sin. I want to be sure that the voice of faith in this ongoing struggle is not surrendered to those who would condemn my LGBT brothers and sisters.

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Words of Advice for Soccer Parents

| Posted 09.27.2011 | Parents
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Parents have to help their children to discover the joy of healthy competition, but competition taken too far can lead to an attitude that everything is a competition and worth is based on winning and losing.

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