Q: My mom has been on a significant decline in physical and mental health for the last year and a half. Our family knows it’s time to look at our options and get her more care. It doesn’t look like we can care for her properly at home. We haven’t brought this up to mom yet. I can’t help but feel worried and guilty. How can we make this easy on her?

School district camp. Math camp. Swim team. Reading program. Arts and crafts. Tutoring.

School district camp. Math camp. Swim team. Reading program. Arts and crafts. Tutoring.

Last month, a pastor in Florida made international headlines by announcing his plans to burn copies of the Qur'an. That he relented in the 11th hour was good news, but the entire incident raised a persistent and thorny question. Is it possible for me to be faithful to my own religious tradition while at the same time honoring the legitimacy of another? The question is so thorny that there has been a rise in those calling for an end to all religions.

Last month, a pastor in Florida made international headlines by announcing his plans to burn copies of the Qur'an. That he relented in the 11th hour was good news, but the entire incident raised a persistent and thorny question. Is it possible for me to be faithful to my own religious tradition while at the same time honoring the legitimacy of another? The question is so thorny that there has been a rise in those calling for an end to all religions.

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