Is Media Coverage of Religion Too Sensationalized?
As media personnel cover religion, blah and bland religious events and reported-on ideas produce yawns. Abuse scandals, tribal wars, embezzlements and wild religious ideas typically make the news. Read More ...
Martin Marty |
How One Person Can Build a Better Community
Think one person can't make a difference? In 1947, a farmer petitioned his school district to provide bus transportation to all students, not just the white ones. His case evolved into Brown v. Board of Education. Read More ...
Trevor Barton |
Rescuing Creation-Talk – From All Sides
To hold a serious discussion on creation risks receiving ridicule from Christians and scientists alike. Ignorance and its close cousin, arrogance, are found on all sides. Read More ...
Vinoth Ramachandra |
Finding Peace When There Is No More Medication
We're going to have to learn to live with less healthcare. That's the reality. Will we learn to live in peace under this new paradigm or will we face it with ingratitude? Read More ...
Sybil Smith |
Real Leaders Inspire Others to Do Better
In contrast to political opportunists, genuine leaders move us from apathy to engagement, from indifference to involvement, and from settling for the status quo to reaching for new realities. Read More ...
Guy Sayles |
Greece's Economy Hitting Immigrants Hardest
Greece's economic problems are seriously dislocating for everyone, but research shows that the economic upsets are disproportionately felt among immigrants. Read More ...
Bob Newell |
Today's Nativism Traces Back to Anti-Catholic Roots
Some have pushed back at our increasingly diverse society, but such nativism isn't new. In the 19th century, many viewed Catholic and Jewish immigrants as socially and culturally inferior. Read More ...
Bob Cornwall |
How Good Teachers Inspire Our Better Angels
The children in our public schools come from every imaginable and unimaginable situation, but never underestimate the power of a good teacher to make a difference in their lives. Read More ...
Jim Evans |
Busting Common Myths About Organ Donation
Organ donation suffers from the weight of countless myths. Here are a few of the common misconceptions along with the right information to set the record straight. Read More ...
Monty Self |
Why Your Church Should Observe Earth Day
Earth Day, which will fall on Sunday, doesn't need to be a religious holiday, but its emphasis still aligns with the Christian doctrine of creation. And yet many churches shy away from it. Read More ...
Colin Harris |
Should Christians Talk About Animal Rights?
Up to 10 billion chickens are killed in the U.S. each year, and we use deplorable methods to raise them. Is it time for Christians to engage in honest dialogue about animal rights? Read More ...
Tyler Tankersley |
Are You Lonesome Tonight? More of Us Are
We are becoming a lonely nation. People have fewer confidants and are more likely to live alone. What will it take for us to make friends and end our isolation? Read More ...
Tony Cartledge |
Will Majority Religions Protect the Rights of All?
As one pastor tells his local school board, majority religions need to be intentional and proactive about protecting the rights of people of minority faiths or no stated faith. Read More ...
Guy Sayles |
"Sesame Street" Began to Help Low-Income, Minority Kids
Many of us have fond memories of watching "Sesame Street." The public broadcasting program, celebrating 40 years, began as an educational intervention to help low-income, minority children. Read More ...
Laura Seay |
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