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There is a deeply spiritual side to my veganism, one that feels natural and harmonious with the original vision of Eden and the ideals of Christianity. But as this church sign shows (left), it's popular to make fun of vegans. More than that, the morality of veganis…

I had been following my niece and nephew, both under the age of five, on my brother and sister-in-law's shared Facebook page for years. Every so often I would "like" a picture of the kids or make an admiring comment without any acknowledgment or fanfare, …

Dear Pope Francis, As a Catholic, I can’t tell you how happy I was when I learned of your appointment as Pope, especially your chosen namesake in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi who had a special kinship with nonhuman animals. In the spirit of St. Francis, I am writin…

Every day on my way to work I pass by the local Planned Parenthood. Standing at attention in the same place near the entrance—rain or shine—is an older gentleman holding a crucifix and rosary beads, and wearing a banner with an image of the Virgin Mary. I realize he st…