Friday digest

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New today from the Century:

• John Buchanan on words for grieving: "It has been a season of losses. I've been reminded of the importance of knowing how to respond, and how not to." (subscription required)

• Why Carol Howard Merritt wishes Hosea and Philemon weren't in the lectionary

• Steve Thorngate on putting "illegals" on "probation"

In the news: "Report: Americans hold different views of what 'religious' means