The New Yorker shared this cartoon: Here's the caption: “I’m sorry, but we believe in tradition—marriage should exclusively be about bringing a brief moment of calm between two warring kingdoms.”... Read more
Who says liberal churches don't exercise church discipline? United Methodists have filed formal charges against Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his role in separating the children of illegal... Read more
We devote enormous amounts of energy and time creating noise and entertainment in our heads trying to numb the troubling thoughts and voices that rob us of our peace of mind. The fear of the silence... Read more
A new paper sets out exactly what distinguishes ritual from everyday actions, and why we human beings spend so much time and energy performing—and observing—rituals. Read more
Buzz Lightyear versus Iron Man? Mr. Incredible versus Captain America? Though Disney owns both Pixar and Marvel, seeing these colossal clashes play out on the big screen seems a bit … unlikely. Even... Read more
Most of us who grew up with hymns have favorites, usually those in which we have found meaning, instruction, solace and encouragement. Hymns I learned as a kid are in my heart and head as I go... Read more
