Restorers working in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Israel uncover a stone slab venerated as the resting place of Jesus Christ.
Fetters & freedom
On Thomas Merton’s vision of transcendence through faith.
The Art of the Qur’an — landmark exhibit shows holy book as text and work of art
The Art of the Qur’an aims to introduce visitors to the Islamic holy book as both foundational sacred text — the divine message for Muslims, received by the Prophet Muhammad between 610 and 632 — and work of art.
Died: Jack Chick, cartoonist whose controversial tracts became cult hits
Chick distributed more than 500 million pamphlets, nicknamed “chicklets,” over five decades. His signature black-and-white panel comics warned against the dangers of everything from the occult to Family Guy.
How a Christian bloc helped oust Brazil’s president
Some of the most vocal politicians in favor of the impeachment were evangelical leaders. In 2010, 44 million Brazilians, or about 22 percent of the entire population, identified themselves as evangelical or Protestant, and that growth has led to political…
Religious leaders mark centennial of S.C. lynching
Religious leaders are joining a pilgrimage to rural South Carolina to mark the centennial of the lynching of a successful black farmer, hoping to draw attention to the history of killings of African-Americans and begin healing of racial divisions.
Vote, or don’t
Elections are but the end result of an advocacy for the common good that starts in each watershed. Imagine a different future, find collaborators, and spend yourself extravagantly.
Harvard’s religious past
Stephen Shoemaker said it is common for his students to be surprised by the significance of religion in the evolution of Harvard, and he believes part of his mission is to raise that awareness.
Bible society debates exhibit ban for InterVarsity Press
Social media lit up this week after a biblical scholar reported that InterVarsity Press would be banned from exhibiting at the Society of Biblical Literature’s annual meetings.