Originally published in The Conversation The United Methodist Church’s General Conference will meet in Charlotte, North Carolina from April 23 to May 4, 2024. Originally scheduled for 2020 and delayed three times due to the …
Key Points Political and Religious Symbolism: Donald Trump’s endorsement of the “God Bless the USA” Bible, combining the King James Version with the U.S. Constitution and Declaration of Independence, highlights the intertwining of religion and …
Trump’s Christians I have a lot of respect for Miroslav Volf. I typically find his perspective rather insightful. But, like all of us, he can go too far sometimes. He recently shared a comment on …
Key Points As America grows more secular, there’s a need for religion to adapt to urban settings. Urban areas offer unique opportunities and challenges for religious engagement and growth. Successful urban religious communities often embrace …
Key Points A fatal shooting at a Washington, D.C., subway station prompted The Catholic University of America to enact a campus-wide lockdown. The university’s decision reflects its commitment to the safety and security of its …
Arthur Conan Doyle was done. In December 1893, he finally disposed of the burden that had dogged him since 1888. Ironically, that perceived burden was also the means of his economic success and growing fame. …
Key Points Bishop James Powers of the Diocese of Superior accused Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò of defamation and possibly conducting an illicit ordination. The conflict arose from Viganò’s criticism of a “shamanic ceremony” at a …
Key Points The appeals court panel heard arguments regarding the merits of the case against Paige Patterson, a prominent Southern Baptist figure, who was dismissed from his position at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary over allegations …
-For S. They had promised us a meteor shower, but all we saw were lightning bugs. Down the street, you could hear the lowing and occasional roars of livestock, the bulls and broncos that had …
Key Points Oregon has reversed its decision to decriminalize hard drugs in response to a significant increase in overdose deaths. The move is controversial, with debates around its impact on drug addiction treatment and criminal …
Key Points Nebraska Senator Mike McDonnell, a long-time Democrat, switched to the Republican Party over disagreements with the Democratic Party’s pro-abortion stance, reflecting his pro-life position based on Catholic faith. McDonnell’s switch gives Republicans a …
Key Points: Canada’s legal system is examining cases where individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) seek medically assisted suicide, highlighting ethical and societal dilemmas. A recent case involves a young woman, known as “M.V.,” who …