Featured Conner Gordon and Sarah Ertelt | 25 Oct 2017 To Understand America's Resistance to Gun Control, Look to Religion The fatalism that marks the gun rights movement's approach to gun safety is fundamentally intertwined with religious notions of evil.
Religion Kiara Goodwine | 29 Sep 2017 Using Religion to Sell Sex: A Navratri-Themed Condom Ad A religion-themed ad for condoms at the height of a nine-day religious festival has stoked controversy in India.
What Apocalypse Predictions Say About Our Response to Calamity Apocalyptic concerns have become especially prevalent in light of current events. What does their popularity say about our approach to disaster? 22 Sep 2017 | Sarah Ertelt
The Role of Religion in Hurricane Harvey Religious questions have underscored the response to Hurricane Harvey, especially in wake of the controversy around Joel Osteen's megachurch. 14 Sep 2017 | Sarah Ertelt
The Church, the State, and a Missouri Playground The Supreme Court's decision about a Missouri church playground leaves complex implications for the separation of church and state. 5 Jul 2017 | Meredith McFadden
Zoning out Muslims? In a controversial legal case, a New Jersey township has been ordered to pay damages for using zoning laws to discriminate against Muslims. 26 Jun 2017 | Rachel Robison-Greene
In Understanding Catholicism's Satan, A Struggle over Symbolism What are the implications of viewing Satan as a symbol of evil, rather than an actual manifestation of it? 20 Jun 2017 | Gabriel Andrade
In San Diego, Fighting Islamophobia in the Elementary School San Diego schools are starting early in the fight against Islamophobia. 10 May 2017 | Sarah Ertelt
Jehovah’s Witnesses: An Extremist Group in Russia On Russia's decision to label Jehovah's Witnesses as an extremist group for a lack of patriotism, despite their belief in pacifism and nonviolence. 26 Apr 2017 | Sarah Ertelt
Easter and the Ethics of the Resurrection Can one consider herself a Christian if she does not believe in the resurrection of Christ? 20 Apr 2017 | Gabriel Andrade
The Ethics of an Atheist Pope Pope Francis has not said he is an atheist, but he has made statements supporting atheism over hypocrisy. What would the implications be if the Pope were an atheist? 7 Apr 2017 | Gabriel Andrade
Seeds of Doubt: The Under-Regulation of Televangelism Televangelism promises viewers solutions to their problems if they donate to the church, but there is no accountability due to a lack of regulation. 28 Dec 2016 | Peper Langhout
Really, What Would Jesus Do? Both as a historical figure and an ethical preacher, Jesus is remembered differently today than scholarly research suggests. 23 Dec 2016 | Gabriel Andrade
Identity and Pluralism in Merkel's Call to Ban the Veil What does Merkel's proposed full-face veil ban say about Germany's commitment to religious and cultural pluralism? 20 Dec 2016 | Meredith McFadden
Curing HIV in a Creationist America How should American creationists balance their faith and the medical advances that contradict it? 24 Oct 2016 | Sarah Ertelt
Lab-Grown Meat: Is it Kosher? How should religious leaders accommodate lab-grown meat in belief-based diet restrictions? 27 Sep 2016 | Carrie Robinson
Mother Teresa's Canonization Controversy On Mother Teresa and why even a saint has her critics. 8 Sep 2016 | Carrie Robinson
"French-ness" and the Burkini Ban What does the burkini ban say about France's notions of religious freedom? 7 Sep 2016 | Sarah Ertelt
The Fashion Industry's New Target Market Italian fashion company Dolce & Gabbana recently released a new line of clothing containing hijabs and abayas. People around the world who follow the fashion industry were excited about the … Continue reading "The Fashion Industry’s New Target Market" 11 Jan 2016 | Amy Brown
Preparing for Pope Francis' U.S. Visit Pope Francis will be visiting the United States. What can we expect from his visit? 21 Sep 2015 | Leopoldo Burguete
Pope Francis Reconsiders Excommunication for Abortions This week, Pope Francis gave local priests the ability to lift excommunications. Is this a gesture of opening or a ploy for followers? 12 Sep 2015 | Colleen Whiting
Spas and Pilgrims in Assisi St. Francis of Assisi was known for his minimalistic lifestyle. Yet today, Assisi has seen an influx of luxury spas and resorts. How does this balance out? 7 Sep 2015 | Carrie Robinson