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While my articles often touch on moral and/or societal issues, I usually try to avoid explicitly discussing religion. However, as we have just begun a new year and are expected to have forgiveness in our hearts and good will toward our fellow man, it seems appropriate.

Today, I do want to discuss religion, and in particular, challenges to one’s spirituality. When you know what you are supposed to do according to the Bible, but that guidance is in direct conflict with what you feel and think as a human being, what’s the solution?

During the Christmas season, I was in church listening to the min...