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January 11, 2019
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Ethics
Remembering American saint Elizabeth Seton's legacy and how it continues to inspire work with immigr
Elizabeth Seton was canonized in 1975 as a saint. Charities founded by her continue her work with poor immigrants.
January 10, 2019
586
What Catholics can learn from protests of the past
There is rich Catholic heritage of resistance. Catholic protesters have used powerful religious symbols, including vials…
January 8, 2019
597
Single during the holidays? It doesn’t mean being lonely or alone
Singles can face mistaken stereotypes and value judgments that they are less happy, or lonelier. For many, being single…
December 20, 2018
624
Is it unethical to give your cat catnip?
Catnip can induce changes in cat behavior. An expert argues that giving it to cats raises questions about human power and…
December 18, 2018
813
Exorcisms have been part of Christianity for centuries
Forty-five years ago, 'The Exorcist' terrified viewers with its portrayal of a practice that goes back several centuries…
December 17, 2018
573
Who are Yemen's Houthis?
The Houthis belong to the Shiite branch of Islam. The Houthi insurgency began in the early 1990s, spurred in part by growing…
December 14, 2018
753
What winter solstice rituals tell us about indigenous people
For indigenous peoples, winter solstice has been a time to honor their ancient sun deity. Their rituals reveal a deep understanding…
December 13, 2018
611
This Christmas tell your children the real Santa Claus story
Behind today's mythical Santa Claus from the North Pole, is a real saint – St. Nicholas. How he came to be today's…
December 11, 2018
614
John Chau may have been influenced by past evangelical missions and their belief in power of faith
In their zeal to evangelize the world, at the end of 19th century, young families were sent overseas with little to no training…
December 7, 2018
692
Why a 14th-century mystic appeals to today's 'spiritual but not religious' Americans
Meister Eckhart was a 14th-century Dominican friar, who gave sermons on the direct experience of God. His words are finding…
December 6, 2018
660
What Hanukkah's portrayal in pop culture means to American Jews
Despite the primacy of Christmas in American culture, the visibility of Hanukkah in pop culture reminds Jews that they have…
December 5, 2018
578
How Hanukkah came to America
Hanukkah is ranked one of Judaism's minor festivals. It's popularity in the US has a lot to do with the country's…
December 2, 2018
766
Dorothy Day -- 'a saint for our times'
The founder of the Catholic Worker Movement, Dorothy Day, led a life full of paradoxes. An expert explains how there's…
November 30, 2018
642
How Salvation Army's red kettles became a Christmas tradition
Around this time of the year, Salvation Army's red kettles become visible as past of holiday giving. How this British…
November 28, 2018
620
Why Twitter's cute, heart-shaped 'like' button is not so harmless
The 'like' button does far more than just express how much a person likes a particular picture or post. It could…
November 27, 2018
657
Amazon's move will gentrify neighborhoods – at what social cost?
When large companies move into an area, the result is often gentrification. When this happens, the economic and social costs…
November 21, 2018
628
3 ethical reasons for vaccinating your children
Billboards spreading misinformation on the risks of vaccination have popped up around American cities. A bioethicist explains…
November 19, 2018
736
From bicycle to social movements, the changing role of chaplains in the US
The traditional role of chaplains is changing. They are increasingly present in social movements such as Occupy, Standing…
November 14, 2018
672
Why the history of messianic Judaism is so fraught and complicated
Loren Jacobs's prayer for victims of the Tree of Life congregation offended many Jews. Jacobs is part of a group called…
November 13, 2018
674