The United States’ use of military drones has not been without controversy, due in large part to the program’s secretive nature. However, this fascinating and disturbing GQ feature bypasses the political controversies surrounding drone warfare and instead, looks at the spiritual and psychological effects that drones have on the people controlling them. Read more

As Americans face a sex-saturated media and a prevalent “hook-up culture,” Japan has the opposite problem: their younger generation is increasingly uninterested in sex. It’s a fascinating perfect storm of traditional Japanese values, the changing roles of women in Japanese culture, and (of course) technology. Japan’s unique predicament offers a thought-provoking foil to our own culture’s understanding of sex and marriage. Read more

Is the Fallwell era of Christian political engagement over? Russell Moore, in the Wall Street Journal is the latest (and probably most prominent) in a movement of theologically conservative Christian thinkers who argue that the alliance was always uneasy. He says that Christians should not be “mascots” for political factions; we should instead remember that one day there will be a last Congress of the United States and shift our focus away from politics. This is not an argument for... Read more

Ever have one of those days where you practice no self-control when it comes to the food you eat? Sooner or later, you have to face up the the consequences of your eating habits. You’ll think to yourself, oh no what have I done? And even if you happen to never know what this kind of ordeal is like, I’m certain you’ll get a good laugh out of the bathroom troubles of this hilarious little boy. Read more