The problem of religious nationalism
by Rev. Dr. George Mason Nancy’s essay this month is a heartrending and painful example of what we try to model through Faith Commons. In that same spirit, it seems […]
Nationalism or terrorism? Let’s get clear.
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten This week Jews across the globe celebrated the holiday of Purim, commemorating the Persian Jewish community’s deliverance from destruction as described in the biblical book of […]
More than food for thought
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten Hunger is pervasive in Texas, but for the most part, it’s invisible. We don’t have to guess how many Texas households lost power in the most […]
Roe Was Middle Ground
Recent column on abortion inspires readers This excerpt was originally published in The Dallas Morning News. You can access the full article here. Roe was middle ground Re: “Going to extremes on […]
Basic civil rights are under attack in the courts, Perryman warns
This article was originally published on Baptist News Global. You can access the original article here. by Jeff Brumley The U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade in June 2022 […]
Government or religion? We need them both.
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten “Let the churches do it,” they say. “It’s not the job of the government to take care of people who can’t take care of themselves. That’s […]
Rabbis in states with abortion restrictions find hope in interfaith work
This article was originally published in Moment. You can access the original article here. by Abby Wingfield and Fallon Roth Is interfaith activism a key piece of the puzzle in […]
Light Lessons from the Darkness
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten Days end abruptly in the Northern Hemisphere at this time of the year, followed by long, dark nights. Science explains what naturally occurs when the Earth […]
Everything seems existential, and then there’s reality
This article was originally published in Advocate. You can access the original article here. by Rev. Dr. George Mason We’ve come out of an election season again this year that […]
Reappraising Thanksgiving
by Rabbi Nancy Kasten Thanksgiving is approaching and I am grateful that all three of our 20-something children will be in Dallas for the holiday. Two live on the west […]