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Tom's been writing about religion – broadly defined – for years in the Journal. Tom's experience as a retired minister and his curiosity about matters of faith will make for an always insightful exploration of these topics. Tom's encouraging open discussion, so join in.

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Old congregations learn new digital tricks (because of COVID)

by Tom Holmes August 12, 2022August 12, 2022

The COVID pandemic disrupted life for the religious communities in Oak Park and River Forest as well as for the rest of society, especially when meeting in person became impossible, but many area churches and synagogues responded to the crisis with digital creativity. Emily Gage, one of the ministers at Unity Temple, summed the past […]

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Is he evil or just crazy?

by Tom Holmes July 26, 2022July 26, 2022
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Forest Park, somewhere over the rainbow

by Tom Holmes June 28, 2022June 28, 2022
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Survival of the fittest?

by Tom Holmes April 5, 2022April 5, 2022
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A time of testing … and character building

by Tom Holmes March 15, 2022March 15, 2022
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After 161 years, Parkview Presbyterian closes doors

by Tom Holmes November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
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A tough day on the bridge-building front

by Tom Holmes November 9, 2021November 9, 2021
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Soul searching about Afghanistan

by Tom Holmes October 5, 2021October 5, 2021
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Systemic secularism and what’s been lost

by Tom Holmes September 21, 2021September 21, 2021
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Mandates and moral inconsistencies

by Tom Holmes September 8, 2021September 8, 2021

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