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Monday digest
New today from the Century: Steve Thorngate on altered worship texts and copyright, Carol Howard Merritt on women explaining things, more.
Women explain things
The religious landscape in Chattanooga is interesting. It may be a magnified version of what’s happening in a lot of places. There are many culturally hip churches that are utterly regressive when it comes to women.
Something for the coffin
I asked Michael's mother what it was like to say goodbye. "Oh, it wasn't much fun," she said. Then she told me what she put in the coffin.
Deciding on Syria
In the face of huge unanswered questions and with the unpredictable outcome of any act of war, U.S. military action against Syria is unwarranted.
Friday digest
New today from the Century: The editors on Syria, Sam Wells on a surprise gift for a deceased love one, more.
Feeding and being fed: A feast for those at the edges
Each Tuesday in San Rafael, we experience what it looks like to stop fighting over scraps and instead offer one another something substantial.
A toast for Robert Farrar Capon
Robert Farrar Capon died last week, at the age of 88. Capon was an Episcopal priest and the author of 20 books, ranging from marriage manuals to novels.
The first time I heard Capon’s words, I saw visions.
Thursday digest
New today from the Century: Denise Frame Harlan remembers Robert Farrar Capon, Paul Gaffney on a feast for those at the edges, more.