The Reinvention Of “Evangelical”: A Linguistic Analysis | On Ramadan, Forgiveness & The Shape Of The Woman Beneath | Leading Like A Monk: An Introduction To Monastic Leadership | The State Of Limbo In Catholic Teaching | Atheist Quora: The Good, The Bad & The Really, Really Ugly | Splitting Families Up At The Border Sends The Wrong Message
Everywhere you look, evangelicals are in the news—from Paige Patterson to the "court evangelicals." At the same time, few terms are as contested. How does one define "evangelical"? The four... Read more
My mother is asleep in the next room, here in this forest cottage we have rented for a Ramadan retreat. What lies between us has moved from hurt and recriminations to cautious curiosity. Read more
We think of leaders as out in front, directing, making decisions, with enhanced abilities. Monastic leadership works differently—less about directing and more about respect and listening. Read more
A few days ago, during a discussion on Facebook about infant baptism, I read a comment along the lines of, "I had no idea that Limbo had been repealed and was no longer doctrine!" I explained that... Read more
Here are some such questions I've seen when I search Quora for "atheism"—I'd suggest sporting a helmet for this post, ladies and beards because it's going to be a bumpy ride. Read more
When it comes to illegal immigration and families attempting to cross the nation's southern border, there's a real problem. No one is denying that. There is, however, a disconnect, when it comes to... Read more
