Mind In The Natural World: Can Physics Explain It? — This brief, subtle essay considers a new book that makes some philosophical leaps about science that need some attention rather than being given a “pass.” Students may have to read it a couple of times and get a little help in seeing the point. But the […]
Join the Anti-Revolutionary Party: This edition of Comment considers the strategies of revolution or reform. “What has been eclipsed in our revolutionary age is precisely a robust vision for reform as a wise, strategic, faithful pursuit of justice and the common good. There might be ways to effect change that don’t require scorched earth, all-or-nothing re-engineering […]
This Is My Body: How Christian Theology Affects Body Image — People who consider their body “fearfully and wonderfully made” (in the words of Psalm 139) are significantly more likely to feel good about their bodies, according to a new study. However, believers who consider the body to be basically sinful are more likely to be […]
Q&A: The Current State of Church-State Relations — This helpful discussion with law professor Howard Friedman, a careful observor of the immediate scene and larger picture, offers an informed overview of current church-state issues. Friedman is curator of Religion Clause, a regular source in this gallery.
3rd Circuit Hears Oral Arguments In Contraceptive Coverage Mandate Case: the U.S. 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments (audio of full arguments) in Real Alternatives, Inc. v. Burwell. A Pennsylvania federal district court rejected a challenge by a non-profit, non-religious pro-life group to the scope of the Affordable Care Act contraceptive coverage mandate. The […]
