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United We Stand?

noblethemes wrote 20 hours ago: On Memorial Day we remember those who gave their lives for this country. Patriots proudly wave the f … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, American History, American Society, collective conscience, Community, Contemporary Issues, Current Events, decline and fall of america, MEMORIAL DAY

Grateful Sunday (Tuesday) #14: Resilience, Personified

twzombek wrote 3 weeks ago: I attempted to start this post three different times last night, but each effort seemed to be little … more →

Tags: Global Posts, Resilience, (Hard) Work, sober life, Writer's Block, Creative Content, stubbornness, Keep on keepin' on.

Marriage Civil, Religious, Both ... or Maybe Neither?1 comment

noblethemes wrote 1 month ago: Is marriage a civil or religious institution? The question seems to be rather popular at the moment … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Sociology, Marriage, Current Events, Gay Marriage, Religion and Politics, Controversial issues

Who Will Tell Me Who I Am? Thinking About Identity in Early Childhood6 comments

noblethemes wrote 2 months ago: Rarely do we find men who willingly engage in hard, solid thinking. There is an almost universal que … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Personal, Sociology, Children, character, Psychology, Society, Life Issues, Contemporary Issues

Do You Care About Women? Good, Now You’re a Feminist2 comments

aqueousblogger wrote 2 months ago: By Heather Fowler Let me first say that the membership requirements have loosened in recent years. T … more →

Tags: Feminism, Women's rights, humanism

Gender Questions and Children Self-Identifying ... Really?12 comments

noblethemes wrote 2 months ago: Apparently, the world has escaped me. While focusing on current events and hot topics, I’ve apparent … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Sociology, American Society, Current Events, Childhood, Psychology, Controversial issues, life questions, gender issues

Wrong Life Lived Rightly: Encounters with The Little Book of Confidence

richggall wrote 2 months ago: There is something both slightly embarrassing and unsettling about the decidedly modern doctrine of … more →

Tags: Philosophy, Self-Help, Susan Jeffers, The Little Book Of Confidence, Adorno, minima moralia

Human Trafficking/Sex Slavery- What's with that girl?

photojaneic wrote 2 months ago:     Human Trafficking and Sexual Abuse. -A short insight.   You know it always amazes me how the red … more →

Tags: Life, Abuse, brokeness, child abuse, child slavery, commercial sex, Crying, Debt, Exodus Cry

Pondering Morality, Marriage and Civilization ... Again4 comments

noblethemes wrote 2 months ago: Recently an erudite reader responded at length to my blog, Same-Sex Marriage Runs Afoul of Non-Malfe … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Philosophy/Theology, Sociology, Philosophy, Marriage, Gay Marriage, Controversial issues, Foundations of Society

Listen Up! Help May Be As Simple As 211

noblethemes wrote 2 months ago: It’s almost too easy to watch television, read the newspaper, or surf the Internet where you see and … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Personal, Charity, Community, Community Service, Social services, human services, Health services, 2-1-1

Gender 'Traits' and BS: What Does it Mean to be 'Masculine?'4 comments

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: Thought I’d do a little online “research” into masculinity and what passes for masculine traits. Wha … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Life challenges, Life Issues, Contemporary Theology, Feminism, Contemporary Issues, gender roles

What If...? An Exploration in Gender Roles and Expectations6 comments

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: I’ve read a lot recently about how we think of God in mostly masculine terms, how culture and religi … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Philosophy/Theology, Sociology, Personal Challenges, Life Issues, Feminism, Contemporary Issues

Rewriting Theology or Enriching Our Understanding?

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: Continuing the Conversation on Feminist Theology and Reactions Thereto… Feminist theologians h … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Philosophy/Theology, Theology, Women, Life Issues, Feminist Theology, Contemporary Theology

What Is It About Women Who Hate the Feminine?4 comments

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: Feminist theology. What is it?  In Christianity it is, perhaps, most simply defined as a movement ca … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Philosophy/Theology, Theology, Life challenges, Current Events, Controversial issues, Life Issues, Feminist Theology

Love is in the airwaves

Kate Wilcox wrote 3 months ago: Relationship gurus have long encouraged couples to turn off the television and tune in to each other … more →

Tags: Ordinary Life!, Published Articles, The Sydney Morning Herald, John Aiken, Making Couples Happy, spectrum, Sydney Morning Herald, the science of a happy relationship

Luce Listens to Sully News

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: “Oh Luce! You’ll never guess what sweet little Sully Rainer told me just now?” Mrs. Featherwit gleef … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Stories and such, Sloughheart Series, Love, Marriage, Life challenges, Sloughheart

Joy in the Hospital, Contemplating2 comments

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: She arrived at the newly renovated hospital just before 2 a.m. Everything from potted artificial pla … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Stories and such, Sloughheart Series, Life challenges, spirituality, Religion, Sloughheart

Joy Jolted Awake in the Night

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: “… sorry to disturb you, but she asked that we call.” “No, no … of course.” Joy Brighterday desperat … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Philosophy/Theology, Stories and such, Sloughheart Series, Pastoral Ministry, Human Rights, Sloughheart

Joy Writes to Ana-Lysis on Women in Ministry

noblethemes wrote 3 months ago: Dear Ana-Lysis, It was so good to hear from you! I’m not only happy you wrote to me, because you kno … more →

Tags: Social\Cultural, Religion/Spirituality, Personal, Stories and such, Sloughheart Series, Theology, Life in Christ, Current Events, Women


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