Religion
8 Characteristics of a Rational Soul
Nearly two thousand years ago, a well-known philosopher laid out the characteristics that make up a rational person.
The Atlantic: A Crisis of Truth is Upon Us (Apart From Trump)
Faith in institutions is collapsing--and the phenomenon is not isolated to America.
'What’s Wrong with the World?'
G.K. Chesterton believed he had the answer.
Author: ‘Modern Civilization Is A Universal Conspiracy Against All Interior Life’
Is modern technology creating hollow men?
Religion Isn’t the Enemy of Science: It’s Been Inspiring Scientists for Centuries
The actual entanglements of religious tradition and the development of science are far more interesting than the superficial conflict common today – and far more important.
What the World’s Religious Population Will Look Like in 2060
Babies born to Muslims will begin to outnumber Christian births by 2035, according to new projections.
Why MLK's Vision of Love as a Moral Imperative Still Matters
MLK focused on the role of love as key to building healthy communities and the ways in which love can and should be at the center of our social interactions.
Meet the Theologian Who Taught MLK the Value of Nonviolence
Howard Thurman and Martin Luther King Jr. were both steeped in the Baptist tradition.
The 5 Most Dangerous Countries for Christians
The international non-profit ministry Open Doors says these five countries are the most dangerous for Christians.
Child Sexbots and Dolls Probably Aren’t the Cure for Pedophilia
The discussion as to whether child sex dolls and child androids can reduce pedophilia offers an indication as to which philosophy reigns in America today.
Archbishop Damaskinos: The Greek Clergyman Who Stared Down the Nazis
In Greece today, Archbishop Damaskinosis is universally remembered as a hero for all humanity.
The Best Argument for Atheism
Christians will probably never be able to fully refute this one atheist argument.
How a Green Day Song Can Help us Understand the Christian Festival Epiphany
Epiphany, a Christian holiday that celebrates the Magi who followed the star of Bethlehem to visit baby Jesus, is a call to adventure, an exhortation to move from faith to sight.
This Week I Was Denied a Service Because of the Company’s Values—And I’m Okay With That
The freedom to disagree is what makes America so unique.
Everything You Know About the Gospel of Paul is Probably Wrong
The Apostle Paul’s teachings, as taken directly from the Greek of his letters, emphasize neither original guilt nor imputed righteousness.
Who is Really Driving Iranian Unrest?
It's not just foreign governments who have a hand in instigating the protests.
Big Brother in the Classroom
Education is not a question of “rights” to be imposed by the state, but of the “freedom” of parents to choose the sort of education that they believe is best for their children…
Appeals Court Rules Bakers Must Pay $135,000 for Not Making Wedding Cake
A three-judge panel of the Oregon Court of Appeals on Thursday upheld a decision by a state agency that led to the fine and forced Aaron and Melissa Klein to close their bakery.
What the 'Jesus Never Existed' Folks Often Overlook
Did Jesus of Nazareth really exist? Some historians say the evidence is weak. But by what standard?
'A Christmas Carol' Teaches Key Lessons in the Christian Vocation
Charles Dickens’ story reminds us that our celebrations of Christ’s birth ought to stretch into all that we do.
Charles Schulz's Pushback Against Secularism
We often think of the secularization of Christmas as a very recent thing. But its origins go back to the nineteenth century.
Amir Khan Receiving Death Threats Because He Posted a Christmas Tree on Instagram
The retired British boxer, who is a practicing Muslim, is receiving an avalanche of abuse after posting a picture of a Christmas tree.
What Robin Williams Taught Us About Kindness
“Kindness is love in action,” observed psychologist Robert Holden in his book 'Loveability.'
Is Complaining about Society a Waste of Time?
It may actually be a form of sloth.
10 Interesting Historical Facts about European Monasteries
The monastery was the most influential institution in Western Europe during the Middle Ages.
Cheating Linked to Unfaithful Parents, Study Finds
New research suggests parents may hold the key to fidelity.
The Original ‘War on Christmas’ Was Waged by the Puritans
Every December we hear about the 'War on Christmas.' But do you know where it really began?
Quebec's Euthanasia Program is Accelerating Past Belgium's
After two years of euthanasia in Quebec, a look at the numbers.