First Links — 5.24.13
by Matthew CantirinoOur Suicide Epidemic Tony Dokoupil, Daily Beast Katharine Jefferts Schori vs. St. Paul George Conger, Anglican Ink Critical Thinking: Adam Kirsch David Wolf & Adam Kirsch, Prospect A Theological Defense of Apologetics John Milbank, ABC Religion & Ethics The Pope’s Financial Gospel and . . . . Continue Reading »
Is Yoga Constitutional?
by Mark MovsesianLast month, I wrote about a controversy surrounding the White House’s inclusion of a yoga garden in its annual Easter Egg Roll. The problem is this: yoga is a Hindu spiritual practice. Arguably, therefore, state-sponsored yoga is a religious endorsement that violates the . . . . Continue Reading »
Pope Francis Warns Italian Bishops of Distraction, Careerism, Laziness
by Anna SutherlandIn an address that is hard not to read as a rebuke of the Roman Curia, Pope Francis delivered a searching reflection on pastoral ministry to a gathering of Italian bishops at St. Peter’s Basilica this evening. According to the Vatican press office, after meditating on John 21:15-19 . . . . Continue Reading »
A Populist Party Or A Business Lobby?
by Pete SpiliakosNational Review has it about right on the Gang of Eight’s immigration proposal. The “amnesty “absurdly includes people who aren’t even residents of the US. The internal enforcement mechanisms are too slow and their implementation should precede amnesty in any case. The Gang . . . . Continue Reading »
On the Square Today
by The EditorsRussell E. Saltzman on surviving graduation ceremonies : The exercise combines elements of a rite of passage with characteristics of an endurance contest, pitting attendees against overheated (or overcooled) auditoriums, crowded lobbies, middle-aged men who don’t use Flomax, and small doorways . . . . Continue Reading »
If Atheists Can Go to Heaven, Why Bother with Faith?
by Anna SutherlandPope Francis’ comments yesterday about faith, atheism, and salvation have apparently struck a chord: They made headlines and were, for a time, the second most-shared item on Reddit. In his homily on Mark 9:38-40 , the pope said : The Lord created us in His image and likeness, and we are the . . . . Continue Reading »
Christians on Campus
by John Turner“Christians are ousted wherever possible on campus,” complained Campus Crusade for Christ (Cru) founder Bill Bright a few years before his 2003 death. With some regularity universities make news for de-recognizing student campus ministries that require their leaders to adhere to certain . . . . Continue Reading »
First Links — 5.23.13
by Matthew Cantirino“The Coffinmaker” New Advent On the Suicide in Notre Dame Cathedral Ed Peters, In the Light of the Law A Yes to Worship Emily Belz, World Those Deleted Tweets Tony Reinke, Desiring God The Final Judgment and the Burial of the Bomber Justin Hawkins, Fare Forward . . . . Continue Reading »
When Tattoo Artists Don’t Check Every Jot and Tittle
by Collin GarbarinoYahoo Sports reports that basketball player Kevin Durant had his tattoo finished. The religious tattoo covers Durant’s entire back and includes a basketball-wielding angel, a portrait of Christ, and a verse of scripture. The scripture is James 1:2-4. Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when . . . . Continue Reading »
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