by Philip Jenkins | Jul 9, 2014 | Opinion
There has been a sharp decline in public concern (or panic) about dangerous religious cults in the United States in recent years. I believe this might mark a significant social trend, and perhaps even a bellwether for secularization. Throughout American history, a...
by Philip Jenkins | May 30, 2014 | Opinion
Freemasonry has had a pervasive influence on Anglo-American culture. Usually open and generous in its racial and religious attitudes, there is one enormous exception to that rule: Roman Catholics. Much of European and American politics over the past two centuries has...
by Philip Jenkins | Feb 20, 2014 | Opinion
Japanese Christians were in a weaker position at the end of the 16th century than most realized, even though 250 churches had been established in the nation between 1549 and 1582. From multiple sources, Japanese authorities were receiving alarming signals about what...
by Philip Jenkins | Feb 19, 2014 | Opinion
This year marks a singularly grim anniversary in Christian history. In 2014, it is exactly 400 years since the start of the horrific persecution that destroyed the once flourishing church in Japan. When we think of persecutions on this scale, we normally tend to set...
