A philosopher connects the dots between mysticism and modernity, arguing that technology—human invention—is not in opposition to an idealized state of nature, but is part of an ever-evolving created world.
The Vatican is focusing a lot recently on Paul’s teaching on celibacy. But there are other ways of interpreting Paul, and not all of them are sex-negative.
“I long for the day when a gay or lesbian kid feels like the first place, the best place, to call or go for help is the church,” said Exodus leader Alan Chambers.
College Democrats deface crosses intended for anti-abortion protest and get nailed. Not nice to vandalize someone else’s property, but in political activism, kind of de rigueur.
It’s easy to demonize Rick Warren for his Nazi modeling comments—and he has taken some abominable stances—but the culture of blind assent is the real culprit.