Commentary

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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism 

A growing movement seeks to blur the line between Church and state by imposing Christian values on others, which goes against the teaching of the Church and poses a threat to democracy. 

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Immigration crisis

What If Our Immigration System Had a Franciscan Heart? 

This Franciscan sister and immigration attorney shares lessons from St. Francis of Assisi that can help fix our broken immigration system. 
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The Ten Commandments in the Classroom 

When you think about the purpose of the public schools in our country, what comes to mind?  
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Building Peace in a Nation Divided 

The example of St. Francis can be our guide as we navigate bitter divisions in our world, our nation—and perhaps even our dinner tables. 
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I’d Like to Say: The Time to Protect Elections Is Now 

As trust in our election system erodes, so does our sense of unity as American citizens. By looking to the Franciscan tradition and its emphasis on peace-building, we can find ways to heal and strengthen our divided society.
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At Play in the Fields of the Lord

The Olympics shouldn’t be political. On the contrary: The games are a distraction from it.
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Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust

Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust

Journalist, historian, and host Garrett Graff has made our country’s gun fixation the focus of the third season of his celebrated podcast, Long Shadow.
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