The mixture of brawn and macho with Jesus Saves Bible messages is appealing to youths who would otherwise never attend a conventional church.
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Thom Nickels: The 2016 DNC — back when primary votes meant something
Looking back at Philly’s turn in the political spotlight
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Thom Nickels: The Gospel According to Kamala
When I watch videos of Kamala Harris dancing—sometimes at outdoor rallies with children and so called faith leaders—I study her […]
Thom Nickels: A Puritan’s Nightmare in Paradise
For years now I have heard stories about Key West. Key West, after all, is the land of Tennessee Williams […]
Thom Nickels: A trip to the top of the world
Notes from a visit to Finland in winter.
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Thom Nickels: J.D. Vance versus the cat ladies
A conversation about growing families turns vitriolic, once the media gets their hands on it.
By Thom Nickels