John McWhorter’s new serially published book on antiracism is a self-described extended editorial in which the avowed atheist seeks to make sense of a political ideology by characterizing it as a religion that is bad for the world in the exact manner in which he understands all religions to be bad.
Anthony M. BarrJune 11, 2021
In 1946, Reinhold Niebuhr visited an evangelical church for an Easter worship service in a movie theater. He did not entirely enjoy the experience. Here are his reflections.
Christianity & Crisis Magazine & Reinhold NiebuhrJune 8, 2021
Goldman responds to commentators who believe that Americans must return to some overarching identity and purpose. He argues that this task is difficult when the conditions that allowed previous unity no longer exist. Moreover, nationalists do not reasonably explain programs that could reignite a meaningful shared identity.
Mark MeltonJune 7, 2021
Catholics have a unique and urgent responsibility to confront antisemitism wherever they find it.
Shannon WalshJune 7, 2021
A substantial uptick in anti-Semitic rhetoric and attacks has occurred from Los Angeles to New York, and abroad in London and elsewhere.
Jimmy R. LewisJune 4, 2021
Memorial Day should remind us of a debt that we, as citizens, owe to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, and it is a call to action to appropriately honor those who have served in the armed forces.
Eric PattersonMay 31, 2021
Why is there a rise in progressive and secular movements in Latin America, a region predominately inhabited by Christians? How should Christians and non-Christians view this concerning trend and its implications for religious freedom?
Andrea LealMay 24, 2021
Leila Khaled, a notorious terrorist leader, was again prevented from speaking virtually at a California public university-sponsored event.
Cliff SmithMay 18, 2021
Even now, months past, our nation remains in peril. While America banded together in unity after September 11, we are today in the throes of disunion.
Michael SobolikMay 12, 2021
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