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The Shape of Faith to Come
by Brad J. Waggoner
October 29, 2008
This was a nice post by N.A.B. on Yer Sweet Chimneys:
Matt Streib, is biking around the country visiting sites of religious significance as part of his American Pilgrimage project. He’s been through a lot of small towns over the course of the past few months, and his observations about “the real America” are saddening, moving and necessary reading for anybody who hasn’t had the opportunity to bike through some of the most isolated parts of the country.
Upon hearing the word 'pilgrimage,' exotic trips to Guadeloupe, Jerusalem and Lourdes often come to mind. But what about our storied nation, founded with religious freedom and the birthplace of multitudinous faiths?
A 26-year-old religious explorer, I set out on this journey to find the amazing, unique religious experiences only found in America. Read more...
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