My Introduction to Ministry Studies professor told us a few weeks ago that if we plan on practicing any spiritual discipline in our later life, we had better get going. “If you don’t find time for...Read More
Is it appropriate to "borrow" religious practices from religious traditions other than our own? If so, what are the limits to such practices and how should this be done? If not, then why not?...Read More
This post is a continuation of a (formational) dialogue on atheism, theology, and valid sources of knowledge. More than this, though, it is an open, public discourse between an atheist and a theologia...Read More
Despite the resistance to seminary I described in my previous post, I have moaned on many occasions, “I wish I could just go to school full-time.” I am meandering my way through seminary, ...Read More
For decades it has been a common sight at sporting events, rallies, concerts – everywhere that television cameras capture public spectators. Somewhere in the crowd someone holds up a large sign be...Read More
I’ve tried to come up with good justifications for writing this post, knowing that more than a few folks will find it boring, lacking the excitement of another commentary on Lady Gaga, the familiari...Read More
This semester I’m teaching an undergraduate seminar course titled Faith and Political Violence: Perspectives on Religion and Terror in Modern Politics. With Thanksgiving around the corner and studen...Read More
While growing up in Lala Musa (Gujrat, Punjab) and Islamabad in Pakistan, I have witnessed Christians as domestic workers in my home and neighborhood. This job is considered to be one of the lowest fo...Read More
Books & Culture: A Christian Review recently extended me the privilege of reviewing replies to the New Atheism, including one co-authored by Intelligent Design guru, Philip Johnson. Although it in...Read More
Can pop media serve as a forum for philosophical reflection, or are movies just something to watch while eating popcorn? What do movies have to do with our states of formation?...Read More