Approaching God in a Self-Absorbed Way
When an idea becomes popular enough, however bad it may be, it can seep into all sorts of things—even precious, sacred parts of our lives.
February 2020
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Why is Bernie Winning? Maybe Because He’s Angry
The anger of Bernie Sanders has often been discussed as a political liability. Could it actually be the very reason he’s doing so well?
Should a Church Pay Damages For Reporting Abuse to the Police?
Priority has rightly gone on supporting and protecting victims of abuse. Protestations from perpetrators should be taken seriously, even when they are unfair.
Youth Are Inundated by Sexualized Talk. But Don’t Ask Them about It!
In a world where youth are increasingly inundated with sex, it’s not responsible, inspired leadership they need protection from.
Equal Partnership Marriage in an Individualistic America
The idea of an “equal partnership” between a man and woman in marriage is hard for Americans to understand – involving as it does not a “sameness” of proclivities or skills, but instead a profoundly interwoven union that reflects common burden-sharing.
Rock and Religion: The Pursuit of Everlasting Love
Is it possible that humankind’s deepest yearnings for connection, unity, shared meaning, and love are the shared sacred quest of both religion and the best rock?
Why Persuasion Should Be a Sweet (Not a Dirty) Word
Endless sales, politicking, and bickering have convinced many to see persuasion as a bad thing (“as long as you don’t try and persuade me”). We’re going to try and persuade you otherwise.
What is an Oath?
As we look to make sense of the news of this last week, it may be wise to look back on a more than 50 year old film that asks what exactly is an oath.
We Need More Than Sexual Desire to Guide Us
A greater awareness of sexual pleasure is not enough to confront the serious challenges young people face navigating sexuality in America today.
Make The Good Times Stop: Pop Culture’s Fixation on Eternal Oblivion
Between Coco and The Good Place pop culture sure wants the afterlife to end. Is that because our religious culture isn’t providing a better vision?
Why Mitt’s Vote Invoked So Much Emotion
Divergent emotions evoked by Senator Romney’s impeachment vote reveal something more important than just partisan passions.
A Day with Clayton Christensen
Though the world may seem darker without Clay in it, his teachings and his example will inspire us to make the world much brighter regardless of our profession.