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Evil, Forgiveness and Reconciliation — What Do Those Words Mean?

October 28, 2023 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

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Today I’m taking a deep dive into the philosophical weeds, asking what we mean by the words evil, forgiveness and reconciliation.  Read more.

God’s Big Blog: Hindus Offended by Burger King Ad

July 7, 2009 By Barbara Falconer Newhall

Is that the Hindu Goddess Lakshmi? Seated on a meat sandwich? In a Burger King ad? In Spain?

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