Do the Religious Beliefs of the Supreme Court Justices Influence Their Decisions? — For the first time in its history, the bench is composed of three Jews and six Catholics, including several devout Catholics. The editors of Moment interview a group of nine legal thinkers about the Justices’ religious predispositions.
The Christ and Pop Culture Website
The Christ and Pop Culture Website — Here is a fellowship of (mostly) young Christians keeping an eye on the intersections and misses of Christ and popular culture: “CaPC is an online magazine that addresses important issues and topics in popular culture” whose mission is “to edify the Church, glorify God, and witness to the […]
A Case Study on the Concept and Perception of Original Sin
A Case Study on the Concept and Perception of Original Sin — The chief of the Atlanta Fire Dept. was fired in connection with a book he published. This article titled “Original Sin is Problematic” discusses the widening conceptual, cultural and practical gap between the way the church understand sin, how those outside the church […]
From Jihadist to Moderate Muslim
From Jihadist to Moderate Muslim — This 40 min. audio from NPR’s Fresh Air interviews a British citizen who extracted himself from radical Islam. He explains how he was recruited at age 16, describes 4 stages of radicalization, 3 approaches to recruiting, and includes an interesting discussion on adolescent identity. Could offer useful insight into […]
Five Facts About the Abortion Debate
Five Facts About the Abortion Debate — Forty-two years after Roe v. Wade, the debate over the issue continues even as public opinion has held relatively steady. Here are a few key facts about Americans’ views on the topic, based on recent Pew Research Center polling.
Duke University and Muslim Worship
Duke University and Muslim Worship — This article offers briefs the reader on several views surrounding the use of the Duke University Chapel as a location for Muslim worship.
Changing Our Mind
Changing Our Mind — Sojourners has begun a series that “explores the ongoing conversation within the church over LGBT identities, affirmation, and inclusion. As the push for equality expands, how are communities of faith participating and responding — and is it enough?” For those following various discussions within the church, this source will give you the Sojourners take on […]
Various Church Bodies on Same-Sex Marriage
Various Church Bodies on Same-Sex Marriage — There’s sharp division in the court case among faith groups, and sometimes within them, so those following the details will want to carefully monitor the inflow of religious and moral arguments as “friend of the court” briefs are filed in coming weeks.
The Future of Catholic Schools
The Future of Catholic Schools — “Catholic schools have kept generations of immigrant children in the bosom of the Church while helping to lift them to economic success. But that legacy is at risk. The children of Hispanic immigrants have drifted away from the Church and fallen behind in economic terms. The fact that Catholic […]
Ten Ways to Care for Widows and Orphans
Ten Ways to Care for Widows and Orphans — How do you “visit” widows (including single parents who might not technically be “widows,” but are effectively just as alone) and orphans in meaningful ways? This list might provide students with a sampler that makes sanctification accessible and practical. Don’t ask them what you can do — […]
