Scholars have long debated the differences between theological studies and other academic disciplines. An age old point of contention is whether theological claims are based on some form of knowledge.…
On July 20, 1969 something extraordinary occurred. For the first time in history a man walked on the moon. This event affected every nation, revolutionizing the way people see the…
Protesters in the streets are not the only topic of international attention on Iran these days. What many claim is religious persecution - of non-Muslims - has hit the headlines.…
Peter Heltzel, assistant professor of theology at New York Theological Seminary and ordained Disciples of Christ minister, has written a book on the relationship between evangelicalism and American politics, and…
The website Radical Faith: Exploring fundamentals of faith in a changed world has reposted an article on "Paedophiles and Priests, Carnality and Clerics" (originally posted at dechurched.com). Written by Bryan Winters…
A new bill is up for U.S. senate vote, and Southern Baptists are not happy about it. The Matthew Shepherd Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S.909), a bill endorsed by Senate…
Days ago Barack Obama and Pope Benedict XVI met at the Vatican Palace. The fact that Obama was welcomed in Rome is notable, considering the history of his reception by…
On the heels of recent July Fourth celebrations, church services, and flamboyant patriotic speeches, Americans have returned to regular work schedules this week. But some of us are left with…
On June 27, 2009, Rev. Peter Morales was elected the eighth president of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Having wrapped up his recent campaign, the organization's new leader is now…
Liberal-Evangelical moderate Christians are all too familiar with the "left versus right" way of thinking. Often ecclesiological and political debates among Christians are assessed in these terms. But as moderate,…