Stop Deleting Your Facebook
More and more of our friends and family are opting out of social media entirely. Honest question: What would Jesus do?
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The Temptation of Prince Salim
From Mughal India to modern America, the moral stakes of politics never really change.
Don’t Flip Your Whig
We can fully embrace our moral progress without rejecting the influential men and women of the past who failed to live up to the standards of today.
The Problem with Demanding Trust
If we want to cultivate public confidence in the election, condemning or dismissing entirely those with concerns about the vote won’t help us get there. And making space for a little suspicion and caution shouldn’t hurt either.
Honoring The Courage of Veterans
On this Veteran’s day, we take the opportunity to not merely honor indiscriminately, but specifically on those who have made the deliberate choice to sacrifice for liberty under law in our nation.
Balm for America’s Wounds
America has increasingly felt ripped apart at the seams. For the many who have felt this way, Joe Biden’s words this weekend felt reassuring and timely.
Rabbi Sacks, the Snow, and Our Common Humanity
As the election dust settles and the snow falls, some thoughts on something deeper than our many differences – a witness born most eloquently by the remarkable and recently deceased Rabbi Sacks.
Emotional Closeness in Desperate Times
New study finds the link between religious devotion and spousal connection
Responsible Reform: Elder Cook’s Caution About “Persistent Bouts of Christianity.”
Even when we think we’re being “Christian” – when we’re having a “bout of Christianity” – we can be seriously misled. In responding to critics of faith, for instance, being “humble” and ready to put ourselves in the wrong does not solve the problem of the best, most responsible action.
Bites of the Best Books: November 2020
Five books that contain sentences and paragraphs and pages full of unique ideas that move our minds, touch our hearts, and fill our souls with light.
When Does the Poison of Our National Suspicion Become Lethal?
Early this morning, President Trump stood before the American people on the verge of another astounding upset and accused his opponents of fraud. When will the mounting levels of mutual suspicion and accusation take us past our breaking point as a country?