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fromThe Atlantic
1 hour ago

Sucker

I am not, by temperament, a gambling man. As a suburban dad with four kids, a mortgage, and a minivan, I'm more likely to be found wrestling a toddler into a car seat than scouring moneylines or consulting betting touts. And as a practicing Mormon, I am prohibited from indulging in games of chance.
Poker
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Keep Making Lingering Eye Contact With Someone at Church. It's Wrong on So Many Levels.

A harmless crush on a priest can be enjoyed as an energizing distraction without requiring action, provided it doesn't conflict with religious beliefs or lead to inappropriate confessions.
Philosophy
fromThe Conversation
4 weeks ago

Why Christian clergy see risk as part of their moral calling

Some Christian clergy embrace arrest and bodily risk as a moral obligation to protect immigrants, while others decline due to family and congregational responsibilities.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A key question for every believer: does God approve of Santa Claus? I hope so, or I'm in trouble | Ravi Holy

Revealing that Santa isn't real can deeply upset children, shattering trust and causing emotional distress.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Man With $8.5 Million Net Worth Faces Family Opposition to Early Retirement at Age 40

A 40-year-old with $8.5M net worth, a costly home, and rental income can likely retire near $10M, but faces family and religious objections to early retirement.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.nature.com
5 months ago

The chatbots claiming to be Jesus: spreading gospel or heresy?

The Catholic Church and believers increasingly integrate digital tools, while AI chatbots and ritual robots raise theological, ethical, and commercial concerns.
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