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Gay Mormon Man Announces Divorce From Wife

February 5th, 2018

Choosing between your heart and your faith can't be easy. But as one couple has discovered the hard way, faith doesn't always hold all the answers. Josh and Lolly Weed seemed to have it all figured out.

Political & Religious Controversy 173 Comments

After 59 Years of Marriage, Couple Dies Holding Hands

March 21st, 2017

After 59 years of marriage, Margaret and Don Livengood spent their final few days together, side-by-side in a single hospital room, holding hands. When the end finally came, Don and Margaret passed away within a few short hours of one other. The bittersweet e

Life and Death 7 Comments

A Positive Attitude Changes Everything

December 7th, 2015

Going through life can be a struggle at times, but a positive attitude can help you cope more easily with your daily affairs. Make positivity a habit and work at it each day in small ways until we change.

Progressive Spirituality 20 Comments

Belief in Hell Linked with Sadness

March 6th, 2015

Is belief in hell bad for your mental well-being? Are we better off if we ditch the concept of eternal damnation altogether? These were the questions behind a recent survey linking belief in hell with sadness.

Christian 102 Comments

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