How Easter And Passover Can Make Your Family Happier

March 22, 2013 Subscribe · Forward How Easter And Passover Can Make Your Family Happier Over the next week, tens of millions of people will do something so familiar it's easy to forget how radical it is: They will commemorate the worst moments of their past. For Jews, the occasion is Passover, in which they relive their four centuries of slavery in Egypt. For Christians, the occasion is Easter, in which they painstakingly mark the trial and crucifixion of Jesus. Sure, both stories come around to happier endings. The Bible says the Israelites ultimately escape slavery, and Jesus is ultimately resurrected. But the larger question is still worth considering: What rightful people put their most ignoble days at the heart of their identity? The answer: a people that wants to survive. Continue reading... Disgraced Cardinal Had Relationship With Accuser: Report A Faithful Pledge For World Water Day Pope To Break Tradition, Hold Major Ceremony In Youth Jail Catholic Church Using Anglican Converts To Serve Parishes 'Lesser Of 2 Evils': Pope Francis Supported Civil Unions In 2010 Southern Baptists Go North Does Neuroscience Require A Rejection Of Religion? What If The Kids Don't Want Our Church? What If The Kids Don't Want Our Church? Rob Bell Comes Out for Marriage Equality Does Neuroscience Require A Rejection Of Religion? REV. MICHAEL J. GARANZINI High Hopes for Francis: Education and the Environment We will watch closely as this milestone papacy unfolds, but I am optimistic that Francis will champion the need for access to education that prepares ethical leaders. Continue reading... MICHELANGELO SIGNORILE Is Pope Francis Secretly Pro-Gay? Why did Pope Francis, as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, rail against gays in such a bigoted way after he was unsuccessful in getting support for civil unions in Argentina? Because one doesn't become pope by doing otherwise. Continue reading... MEHDI HASAN The Sorry Truth Is That the Virus of Anti-Semitism Has Infected the British Muslim Community It pains me to have to admit this but anti-Semitism isn't just tolerated in some sections of the British Muslim community; it's routine and commonplace. Any Muslims reading this article - if they are honest with themselves - will know instantly what I am referring to. It's our dirty little secret. You could call it the banality of Muslim anti-Semitism. Continue reading... CHRIS STEDMAN 6 Tips for Christians on Talking to Non-Christians As an atheist and an interfaith activist, I encounter my share of stereotypes and know how it feels to be dismissed not only because of my atheism, but also because of my sexual orientation. More directly, as a former evangelical Christian, I recall feeling misunderstood by society at the time. Continue reading... SALLY STEENLAND Contraception Mandate Strengthens Religious Liberty and Women's Health The administration's announcement that religiously affiliated institutions are permitted to opt out of the contraception requirement strengthens religious liberty while safeguarding women's health. Continue reading... Received this from a friend? Sign up for alerts from The Huffington Post here. Unsubscribe here. Huffington Post, 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003