September 26, 2015 Women’s Ordination? Many of us have been following Pope Francis, his progressive pronouncements, his call to interreligious dialogue, his commitment to the environment, his well received…
July 26, 2015 The Most Popular Picture of Jesus Warner Sallman’s “Head of Christ” is the most popular image of Jesus ever made. It is an icon of American culture. It also raises…
July 21, 2015 The Future of Progressive Christianity The Future of Progressive Christianity Gary Dorrien is the Reinhold Niebuhr Professor of Social Ethics at Union Theological Seminary in New York. He is…
July 20, 2015 The Problem of Forgiveness in a World of War The Meaning of Forgiveness in a World of War Though it is central and essential in the life and teaching of Jesus, forgiveness remains…
June 13, 2015 Some Thoughts About Father’s Day While not a religious holiday, strictly speaking, Father’s Day might provoke some fresh thinking about a tradition in which God is conceived of as…
May 1, 2015 Contribute to relief efforts in Nepal Use your PayPal account to support earthquake victims in Nepal. Or go directly to these relief agencies: American Red Cross Oxfam Care Empower Nepali…
March 21, 2015 The Role of Doubt in the Life of Faith Doubt is not the enemy of faith, blind fanaticism is. Read more …
March 13, 2015 Salvatore Larosa: XCrosses Larosa is one of the foremost artists working at the interface of spirituality and aesthetics, religion and the arts. Among his latest works, a…
February 25, 2015 Funeral Prayers Prayers, Readings, Poetry, Familiar Quotations which you might find helpful in planning a funeral or memorial service.
February 3, 2015 Valentine’s Day Looking Ahead: Valentine’s Day “All the world needs now is love, sweet love,” wrote the songwriter. But what kind of love is required for…
