Pride and Prejudice

The 15th international AIDS conference opened in Bangkok July 11 with elephant parades and Thai dancers in abundance. The Hollywood glitterati were also there in force–Richard Gere, Ashley Judd, Rupert Everett, Oprah Winfrey and the current Miss Universe,...

Christianity and Civility

Since the Democratic National Convention, our nation has hit full stride in the political process. Each news broadcast leads with stories about the candidates, and every edition of the newspaper contains letters advocating one party or decrying one candidate. Maybe...

On Being Christian and American

Is it possible to be a Christian and not be an American? The question on the surface seems absurd. There are Christians in every corner of the world. And where there are not Christians there are Christian missionaries diligently preaching the gospel. It would seem...

Does Religion Really Work?

Does religion really work? I’m using the word “work” in the most pragmatic sense. Is there a measurable way of proving that people of faith live longer, live better, have better marriages, are financially successful, have fewer problems with their...