Too Hot To Handle: Top Books For Progressive Christians
Here's my list of the best books in recent years for those ready and willing to examine their faith throughtfully and critically. These books would serve equally well for those estranged from Christianity who may want to take a second look, after having abandoned faith in college or later life when confronted by doubts or questions that church leaders didn't seem ready or willing to answer.

Muslim Extremism Not The Cause of Suicide Terrorism
Recently, our television screens have been filled with images of bloodshed, destruction and death in places like Jerusalem, Baghdad and London. In these news reports, the very image of the "suicide bomber" has been wedded to phrases like "Muslim extremism," or "Islamic Holy War." In a remarkable new book, Robert Pape of the University of Chicago argues that there is little connection between suicide terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism or extremism. This is a must read.

The Ten Commandments: Too Hot For School House Walls
The Commandments belong in school, but not as dead symbols nailed to a wall. The Ten Commandments, like lots of other texts that play a central role in the formation of our culture, belong in the curriculum, where they can be critically studied and appreciated for what they are, not what some imagine them to be.

The Golden Rule: A Creative Alternative
Once again the Supreme Court, the public and the press are enthralled in debate over public display of the Ten Commandments. But why continue arguing about the Ten Commandments, when there is a better alternative.

Why Movies Matter
The moral, theological, religious, and cultural significance of the movies and why most "faith based" reviewers just don't get it. Plus, our entire catalogue of movie reviews featurning those with significant spiritual substance. My recommendations may surprise.

So You Thought Only Conservative and Evangelical Churches Were Growing?
Think Again. When asked about their religious preferences, Americans increasingly identify with some of the more liberal and mainline denominations.

What is Heaven?
There are at least four major strands of thought in the Bible and in Christian tradition contributing to contemporary notions of heaven. We look at each.