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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “perfection”

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How Shauna Niequist became successful by not trying to be

by Jonathan Merritt
August 19, 2016

Shauna refused to live in another's shadow. Going forward, her notable relatives may be known by their relation to her.

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Myth of the perfect family: An interview with Elisa Morgan

by Jonathan Merritt
September 25, 2013

Former president of Mothers of Preschoolers International confesses that all families--even hers--are dysfunctional.

COMMENTARY: Making do amid the perfectionists

by Tom Ehrich
August 13, 2013

(RNS) Perfection is a savage god. It doesn't just isolate you from other people. Perfection corrupts your soul by making an idol of your tastes and preferences.

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By Mark Sherman

Justices to hear Philly dispute over same-sex foster parents

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court will review an appeals court ruling that upheld Philadelphia's decision to stop placing children with a Catholic agency because it would not permit same-sex couples to serve as foster parents.

February 25, 2020
By Yonat Shimron

US Chinese churches on the front lines of coronavirus vigilance

CARY, N.C. (RNS) — Churches have taken it upon themselves to self-quarantine, in keeping with Centers for Disease Control guidance.

February 25, 2020
By Nate Pyle

Why Christ wouldn't aspire to ‘Christic Manhood’

(RNS) — We live in a moment when the cultural ideals surrounding manhood are changing. As with any change, there are those who resist it. Those who have benefited from old ideals are pushing back against the change — often using religion to make their case.

February 21, 2020
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