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Bavaria Requires Crosses on All Public Buildings. Church Leaders Disagree.
German Christians debate whether conservative state’s new law honors or hijacks the core symbol of their faith.

Griffin Paul Jackson | June 07, 2018

Theology | CT Magazine
The Biblical Meaning of Clothing
It takes on special significance throughout the arc of Scripture.

Robert Covolo | August 28, 2015

Book Review | CT Magazine
Above All Earthly Metaphors
No one image captures all of God. That’s why the Bible uses so many.

Courtney Reissig | August 17, 2015

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Mt. Soledad Cross Controversy Ends after 25 Years
Veterans memorial symbolized debate over keeping crosses public by neutering their religious meaning.

Morgan Lee | July 22, 2015

Wrestling with Angels | CT Magazine
When God Wears a Costume
Why we need symbols in order to see him.

Carolyn Arends | January 08, 2014

Speaking Out
He Will Raise You Up on Vultures' Wings
What I learned from bird-watching for Jesus.

Debbie Blue | December 19, 2013

Women
My Cross to Wear
Christian icons are back in fashion… and more subversive than ever.

Whitney Bauck, guest writer | August 16, 2013

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4,500 Crosses Are Not a Church-State Problem—Unless in Shape of Giant Cross
Theft of Colorado display on childhood poverty sparks debate over public religious symbols.

Abby Stocker | July 24, 2013

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Slovakia Euro Will Have Halos and Crosses After All
Countries had complained about coin intended to raise awareness of 9th-century missionaries.

Melissa Steffan | July 03, 2013

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Jesus Statue Survives Atheist Legal Challenge, Thanks to Snowboarders
Federal judge rules in favor of statue’s cultural and historical significance

Abby Stocker | July 02, 2013

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Bavaria Requires Crosses on All Public Buildings. Church Leaders Disagree.
German Christians debate whether conservative state’s new law honors or hijacks the core symbol of their faith.
Mt. Soledad Cross Controversy Ends after 25 Years
Veterans memorial symbolized debate over keeping crosses public by neutering their religious meaning.

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