Tag: Bible
A Catholic theologian argues for a death row inmate’s right to...
Dorian Llywelyn, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments
on Nov. 9, 2021, in a case regarding a...
What are the origins of Lent?
Joanne M. Pierce, College of the Holy Cross
In late winter, many Christian denominations observe a 40-day period of...
What is charismatic Catholicism?
Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross
Amy Coney Barrett reportedly will be Donald Trump’s nominee to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme...
Yes, God can be hurt, but not in the way Trump...
Sameer Yadav, Westmont College and Helen De Cruz, Saint Louis University
President Trump claimed recently that the prospect of a Biden presidency would “hurt God.”
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The long history of how Jesus came to resemble a white...
Anna Swartwood House, University of South Carolina
The portrayal of Jesus as a white, European man has come under renewed scrutiny during this period of...
Religious communities are offering baptism by Zoom – such innovation has...
Samuel L. Boyd, University of Colorado Boulder
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing entire countries to rethink deeply-held social norms. Faith leaders are coming up with...
Catholic investigations are still shrouded in secrecy
Brian J Clites, Case Western Reserve University
Roman Catholic Bishop Richard Malone resigned in December 2019 after intense public criticism for his handling of the...
An old debate over religion in school is opening up again
David Mislin, Temple University
As the 2020 election approaches in the United States, President Donald Trump is adding school prayer to the list of contentious...