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Consider three big examples: the evidence for cosmic design in the fundamental laws and structure of the universe; the ...

The Rev. Maria LaSala of the Whitney Center in Hamden reflects on Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde's presidential inauguration ...

As a religion scholar, however, I believe one of the greatest loves in the Bible is a story of friendship: the intense ...

In Job 34:32, Elihu speaks these words: "Teach me what I cannot see; if I have done wrong, I will not do so again." This ...

I have a small role in the Litchfield Community Theatre’s production of “Beauty and the Beast.” (Shameless plug: July 25-28.) Most of us are familiar with the story. A prince is transformed ...

Pastor Ron Witbeck explores how biblical figures like King Saul and King David faced temptation and wisdom, and how these lessons apply to our lives today.