American Families of Faith
The Growing Famine of Hope
How does hope influence resilience? Studies show faith-based practices foster optimism and unity.
Loren Marks
April 29, 2024
How does hope influence resilience? Studies show faith-based practices foster optimism and unity.
The fact that accusation clouds religious epistemology is a lesson we can all learn from a debacle on a popular YouTube channel.
Do Pope Francis’ reforms imperil Catholic teaching or update its delivery? This examination suggests various interpretations, underscoring tensions between flexibility and tradition that a synod may highlight but only a pontiff can resolve.
The Catholic Synod serves as a case study on hierarchical versus distributed authority. Latter-day Saints face similar debates, observing how inclusion and transparency can either strengthen or compromise a religious institution.
Other observers may be perplexed at all the Catholic clamor over a convening taking place this week. Let me provide some context from a Catholic lay perspective.
How do individuals balance self-care with acts of sacrifice, especially when their actions are influenced by their faith? Interviews reveal four key factors.
At the Mongolia interfaith gathering, Tuvshin Gombo stood as the sole female envoy, showcasing the Church’s forward-thinking approach to women, echoing Mongolia’s own culture.
Can we envision a God who says, “Do it again” after each vicarious act of service done in temples? Our Father doesn’t tire of saving souls. And neither should we.
Over the centuries, the Catholic Church had evolved from non-violence to a “just war” doctrine. Dorothy Day responded with a new pacifist theology.
Learn about how Latter-day Saints can understand the Lent season. Explore the fasting, prayer, and almsgiving that help Catholics draw closer to God.
Faiths across the world observe sacred moments. Watching and participating with them not only helps us love one another more but can deepen our own faith.
There is a joy and power that can come from joining others on their own sacred ground of worship. In addition to becoming better neighbors, we deepen our appreciation for the rich variety of differing faith traditions.