Ideology is the Enemy of True Faith
Events at the college where I teach have me thinking about the ersatz religion known as ideology.
Answering Atheists Arguments
Dinesh D'Souza's recent article in the Christian Science Monitor stirred up a hornets nest of response from atheists. Todays atheists, D'Souza discovered from their missives, are a scrappy, disputatious bunch. The following article is his response to some of their assertions.
Islam: A Primer
In January 2002 a group of journalists gathered at the Pier House in Key West, Florida, at the invitation of the Ethics and Public Policy Center for a two-day seminar. Its purpose was to enhance journalistic understanding of current religious and cultural issues. The session from which this "Conversation" is drawn featured Harvard historian Roy Mottahedeh, with a response by journalist Jay Tolson.
Blaming the Wartime Pope
During the second world war, Pope Pius XII was lauded for his singular efforts to halt the carnage, writes Newsweek's Kenneth Woodward.
Vandals, Leave the Hymns Alone
I'm not asking for genius. I'm asking for common decency. Vandals, leave the art alone.
"Cooking with the Saints" an excerpt
"With lively photos of enticing dishes to inspire families to live in union with the Church and her Saints throughout the year, "Cooking with the Saints" is a delightful celebration of food from around the world and through time." - Leila Lawler
Into Great Silence
"It's a strange place, Mat," said the young bride, shivering, and looking at the monastery covered in snow.
New study in "Science": Medieval Catholicism explains the differences between cultures to this day
The early Catholic Church reshaped family structures and, by doing so, changed human psychology forever after.