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The Forgotten Speech at the March on Washington
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Evan Moffic
Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” is understandably the most famous speech given at the 1963 March on Washington. Minutes before King spoke, however, a lesser known figure came before the crowd. He happened to be an immigrant from Nazi Germany. He also happened to be a rabbi. His name was Joachim Prinz.…
A Bar Mitzvah Boy Goes Viral
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Evan Moffic
A new video is causing a sensation in the Jewish community. Rather than send out a traditional save-the-date card for his Bar Mitzvah (Jewish coming of age ceremony), 12-year-old Daniel Blumen decided to create a rap video. Weaving in various celebrities and political officials, the video highlights the meaning of his ceremony and his hometown…
From Tim Tebow to Chick-fil-A: A Plea for Civility
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Evan Moffic
On Wednesday Quarterback Tim Tebow cancelled an upcoming appearance at a Dallas Megachurch. The church’s controversial teachings and pastor Robert Jeffers seem to be the reason. Jeffers has spoken out vociferously against homosexuality, Islam and Mormonism. Has Politics Taken Over While I oppose Jeffers’ teachings, we all lose when religion becomes a political lightening rod.…
Can Oprah Absolve You of Your Sins?
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Evan Moffic
Lance Armstrong’s confession to Oprah Winfrey has left many people wondering. Was it genuine? Why did he wait so long? Can those he hurt forgive him? Will he ever compete again? Each of us probably has differing responses to these questions. As a member of the clergy, what interests me is two-fold. Why did Lance…
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