By the Rev. Marian Edmonds-Allen and Derek Monson. Reprinted from Huffington Post. What do advocates for LGBT rights and religious freedom have in common? According to science, both have a tendency toward prejudice and…
By Mary Gaylord. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Last week I had the pleasure of experiencing a Living Room Conversation via video technology on the topic of Faith and Religion in Society. I have…
By Serena Witherspoon. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Spring semester 2017 at UC Berkeley followed the precedent of tension that was set after Trump’s inauguration in the Fall. The presence of the ‘Trump’…
By Pearce Godwin. Reprinted from Huffington Post. While celebrating Independence Day, I reflected on the current condition of America. There’s not much we can all agree on these days, but on…
By Randy L. Langford. Reprinted from Huffington Post. My study of, and experience in, our society’s “justice” system has led me to believe it’s functioning as intended. I don’t believe we…
By Kent Lenci. Reprinted from Huffington Post. About two years ago, I found myself wandering the streets of Birmingham, Alabama. The city was eerily deserted on a Sunday evening, and I…
By Billy Binion. Reprinted from Huffington Post. If you’ve tuned into the news at all within the last year, you’re aware of at least one thing – the political climate has…
By Mary Gaylord. Reprinted from Huffington Post My father is a conservative, mid-western man of great principle. He is a practicing Catholic, a devoted husband, and he’s the first person I…
By Beth Raps. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Exactly one week ago, I hopped on a video call without much expectation except to learn more about Living Room Conversations. As our new…
By Debilyn Molineaux. Reprinted from Huffington Post. Like many people, I grew up in a dysfunctional family with an alcoholic adult. I was in a constant power struggle with my step-parent…