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…
As people say thanks to those who are turning up for work without being paid, an expert explains what true gratitude really…
Thurman was 30 years older than King: the same age, in fact, as King's father. Among his most significant contributions…
At times we just don't know what's the right thing to do. St. Ignatius, who founded the Society of Jesus, developed…
Wounded Knee is among the worst massacres in Native American history, when in 1890 the US military shot and killed 146 unarmed…
Hijab is not simply about religion – women wear it for a variety of reasons.
Most tech companies make it difficult for users to say no to aggressive surveillance practices. But it is helpful to know…