Recent media reports point to years of sexual abuse by Southern Baptist pastors. An expert writes why a long culture of…
The day that begins the Lenten season is called Ash Wednesday. Here's why it holds deep religious significance for Christians.
While Pope Francis has publicly acknowledged sexual abuse by clergy, the hierarchical structure of the Catholic Church still…
When it was released 15 years ago, Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ,' was a box-office success. The theme…
Catholic Church records document the earliest black history in the US, going back to the 1590s. These records tell the histories…
Rev. Walker worked closely with King and would be the one to bring King's Letter from Birmingham Jail to public attention.…
In the Catholic understanding, priesthood is not simply a job that a someone can be fired from. Ordination is a deeply spiritual…
Ukraine's Orthodox Church recently broke off from Russia. This dispute has a history that goes back to medieval Christianity,…
The Catholic survivor movement in the United States was founded by two women: Jeanne Miller and Marilyn Steffel, in the…
Presidents Day celebrates the American president – not only as a political leader, but as a moral leader. But can a president…
On social media, people increasingly feel the need to document every event and incident in their lives in public. What does…
Pope Francis is meeting bishops for a global summit to discuss sexual abuse by clergy. Such a response, says an expert,…
The term refers to passages in the Christian gospels, in which Jesus urges his apostles to make 'disciples of all nations.'…
Three philosophers put up a booth at the entrance to a New York City subway, so people could come to them with questions.…
A philosopher argues that moral responsibility for past transgressions can actually change over time. The test lies in how…
Many states are planning to introduce Bible literacy classes in schools. These classes have a long and acrimonious history.
Howard Thurman, a mentor to MLK, first met Gandhi during a visit to India in 1936. He came to understand nonviolence as…
Election campaigns inspire hope, but they can also quickly lead to political despair. A scholar says young citizens can…
Trump recently tweeted about prayer rugs being left along the border. Many may not know the role and history of Muslim prayer…
Memory is traumatic but also important in Holocaust remembrance. It also serves a critical role in providing lessons for…