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Our Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford is a regular contributor to "In Theory” published in local editions of the Los Angeles Times and “Spiritually Speaking” of the Crescenta Valley Weekly.

Rev. Betty in her element: advocating for equality in style!

 

 

Article Archive:

 

 

  • Should Lowes have pulled its ads? Dec 23, 2011   PDF
  • What is it about Tim Tebow's actions? Dec 16, 2011  PDF
  • Can we raise children not to covet? Dec 10, 2011  PDF
  • The language of love. Dec 3, 2011   PDF

 

  • How should we address domestic abuse? Nov 25, 2011 PDF
  • What about the Occupy movement? Nov 19, 2011 PDF
  • Does reading the Bible make you Liberal? Nov 7, 2011 PDF

 

  • Should Christians buy into Halloween? Oct 28, 2011 PDF
  • The Seal Beach hair salon tragedy. Oct 21, 2011 PDF
  • Jurors consider religious beliefs in manslaughter case? Oct 15, 2011 PDF
  • Is New Monasticism a threat or a boon? Oct 9, 2011 PDF
  • Should France Have Banned Islamic Dress? Oct 2, 2011 PDF

 

  • Picking What You Like From Religion. Sep 25, 2011 PDF
  • Has the market become a religion? Sep 18, 2011 PDF
  • Independent Great Grandmother. Sep 16, 2011 PDF
  • Reflections on 9/11. Sep 9, 2011 PDF
  • Should California abolish its death penalty? Sep 2, 2011 PDF

 

  • Should faith based groups be tolerant? Aug 26, 2011 PDF
  • Does Jesus love nukes? Aug 18, 2011 PDF
  • Can Muslims shake off a negative image? Aug 12, 2011 PDF
  • Frustrated Senior. Aug 11, 2011 PDF
  • Interpreting the Harry Potter series. Aug 5, 2011 PDF

 

  • Confused about revealing health problems. Jul 28, 2011 PDF
  • Personal and Private Lives. Jul 27, 2011 PDF
  • Agnosticism as a resonable postion. Jul 20, 2011 PDF
  • Should there be morality in the markets? Jul 13, 2011 PDF

 

  • Should we be allowed to choose to die? Jun 22, 2011 PDF
  • Sage advice for today’s graduates. Jun 8, 2011 PDF
  • Could same sex marriage become legal? Jun 1, 2011 PDF

 

  • Should holy books be distributed in schools? May 25, 2011 PDF
  • Animal lover. May 19, 2011 PDF
  • Trash planet Earth or treasure it? May 18, 2011 PDF
  • Closure and the death of bin Laden. May 16, 2011 PDF
  • Reflecting on stress facing religious leaders. May 4, 2011 PDF

 

  • U.S. and China's religion policies. Apr 24, 2011 PDF
  • Dear Concerned parents. Apr 21, 2011 PDF
  • How good is the Good Book? Apr 20, 2011 PDF
  • Rooting out Muslim-American radicals. Apr 13, 2011 PDF
  • Does this pew make me look fat? Apr 5 2011 PDF

 

  • Jesus: the ultimate fighting champion. Mar 30, 2011 PDF
  • Is the idea of heaven and hell toxic? Mar 23, 2011 PDF
  • Making the punishment fit the crime. Mar 15, 2011 PDF
  • Is secularism a threat to religious freedom? Mar 9, 2011 PDF
  • Does all worldly success come directly from God? Mar 1, 2011 PDF

 

  • Can Islam and Democracy coexist? Feb 23, 2011 PDF
  • Confession? There's an app for that! Feb 16 2011 PDF
  • Preaching the Prosperity Gospel. Feb 9, 2011 PDF
  • Can Americans reconcile with Islam? Feb 3, 2011 PDF

 

  • Free speech or abuse? Jan 27, 2011 PDF
  • Is atheism on the attack? Jan 19, 2011 PDF
  • Does TV glorify sex for teens? Jan 12, 2011 PDF
  • Looking back, looking forward. Jan 5, 2011 PDF

 

  • Save the mother or the baby? Dec 29, 2010 PDF
  • Merry Christmas or Happy Holdiays? Dec 22, 2010 PDF
  • Dealing with holiday hustle. Dec 2, 2010 PDF

 

  • Can people be possessed? Nov 24, 2010 PDF
  • Should kids break records? Nov 18, 2010 PDF
  • Pray alone or in a group? Nov 4, 2010 PDF

 

  • The church and gay lifestyles. Oct 28, 2010 PDF

 

  • Balancing science and religion. Sep 22, 2010 PDF
  • Protesting without flames. Sep 15, 2010 PDF
  • Are doctors' religious values important? Sep 8, 2010 PDF
  • New Minister welcomed! Sep 4, 2010 PDF