by Stuart Blythe | Dec 4, 2015 | Opinion
An ethical response to the Earth requires the use of imagination for proper “knowing,” says Norman Wirzba in his book, “From Nature to Creation: A Christian Vision for Understanding and Loving Our World.” In advancing this argument, he refers...
by Trevor Barton | Dec 2, 2015 | Opinion
Gregory Boyle is a Jesuit priest and the founder of Homeboy Industries in East Los Angeles, California. He lives and works in his economically poor and gang-riddled community, building kinship and making close relationships and connections with the people around him....
by Colin Harris | Nov 25, 2015 | Opinion
The marriage of the evangelical right and the political right was celebrated 35 years ago this month with the election of Ronald Reagan to the White House, and it has enjoyed a long honeymoon. Its dream was the restoration of both the Christian faith and the United...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Nov 19, 2015 | Opinion
Responses to the Paris attacks, after an immediate unity of shock and sympathy, have been widespread and wide-ranging. Thoughts and prayers, condolences and other expressions of sympathy were the immediate response of many faith leaders. As the shock has worn off, two...
by Ferrell Foster | Nov 11, 2015 | Opinion
A U.S. Christian asked the gathered children if any had experienced difficulty in forgiving someone. One small boy raised his hand and said it was difficult forgiving the armed men who blew up a car, killing his uncle. This very public and understandable confession...