courage

The top religion and spirituality books of 2023

By RNS staff — December 22, 2023
(RNS) — These stories of tenacity from people of several faiths and no faith offer guidance for surviving tough times.  

The culture wars need to make a safe space for conscience

By Jacob Lupfer — July 31, 2018
(RNS) — The booing of Christian soccer player Jaelene Hinkle for following her conscience shows that we need to turn down the temperature in the culture wars.

The mark of courage: Taking ashes for the first time (COMMENTARY)

By Lily Burana — February 17, 2015
(RNS) I’ve never taken ashes before, because I didn’t want anyone to judge me for my beliefs. I didn’t want anyone to see. But this year will be different. For the first time, I will show up at church for services, step up to the pastor and present my forehead for the mark.

ANALYSIS: Can gay Catholics find a home in the Catholic Church?

By David Gibson — May 23, 2013
(RNS) As U.S. Catholics grow increasingly accepting of homosexuality, there's going to be inevitable conflict as an uneasy “Don’t Ask/Don’t Tell” policy clashes with gay Catholics' increasing visibility in the form of marriage licenses or wedding announcements.
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