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God Squad: Short Psalms for summer study

The philosophy of Psalm 1 is the philosophy of all the psalms, and all the Bible and every faith — good has an edge over evil in the universe.

From left, Rabbi Mendy Goldberg of Lubavitch of

Asking the Clergy: Looking forward to this summer

This week's clergy discuss how they are celebrating with a cautious return to the sanctuary, holiday gatherings and in-home pastoral visits.

Rabbi Marc Gellman writes about Psalms 93 and

God Squad: More short Psalms for summer study

Other Psalms are about God's love, guidance and salvation, but not this one. Psalm 93 is about God's power.

From left, Faroque A. Khan of Interfaith Institute

Asking the Clergy: Eid al-Adha, an important Muslim observance

This week's clergy discuss how Eid al-Adha, which commemorates the Prophet Abraham's sacrifice to God, unifies people of their faith.

From left, Rabbi Anchelle Perl of Chabad of

Asking the Clergy: The importance of Tisha B'Av

This week's clergy discuss the historic and contemporary significance of what is known as the saddest day on the Jewish calendar.

God Squad: Psalm 15, a short Psalm for summer study

This is an entry psalm that was probably chanted as the pilgrims entered the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem during the Passover, Sukkot and Shavuot holidays.

From left, the Rev. Donna Marie Field of

Asking the Clergy: Independence Day sermons

This week's clergy share their diverse perspectives on sermonizing about the Declaration of Independence, which mentions God four times.

Independence Day, writes Rabbi Marc Gellman, is way

God Squad: The spiritual meaning of America

There is something about America that transcends normal national pride. America is a place, but more than that America is an idea.