Leviticus

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Archive of Beliefnet's Weekly Torah Commentaries

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Redemption All Around

Instructions on freeing Israelites from debt and enslavement--so they can be slaves to God only

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The Yom Kippur Dilemma Becomes a Prayer

When we read the sexual prohibitions on Yom Kippur, gay Jews hear their lives debased. That's why I wrote this addendum.

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What Jesus Believed

New Testament scholar Scott McKnight wants Christians to say 'the Jesus Creed' and recommit to love.

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Bring Back the A-Word

Why conservatives shouldn't be shy about citing the 'abomination' Bible verse when objecting to gay marriage.

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Three Accusations Against Faith

The author of the new book 'Why Faith Matters' defends belief against some of the charges often made against it.

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'For the Bible
Tells Me So'

Winner! People's Award for Best Spiritual Documentary of 2007

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