When he discusses his faith, the Republican candidate sounds a great deal like the businessman-turned-politician who coined his campaign slogan.
‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ and the power of myth
To understand the deep appeal of Narnia, we need first to appreciate the place of stories in helping us to make sense of reality, and our own place within it.
Refugees seeking asylum on religious grounds quizzed on ‘Bible trivia’
“When is Pentecost?” is among the questions put to people fleeing persecution after converting to Christianity, MPs say.
Mecca goes mega
A building boom in the city’s sacred center has created a dazzling, high-tech 21st-century pilgrimage.
Rumi film will challenge Muslim stereotypes, says ‘Gladiator’ writer
An Oscar-winning screenwriter has agreed to work on a biopic about the 13th-century poet Jalaluddin al-Rumi, aiming to challenge the stereotypical portrayal of Muslim characters in western cinema by charting the life of the great Sufi scholar.
The Gospel Coalition and how (not) to engage culture
Pop the hood of the Gospel Coalition, and you’ll find that its modus operandi combines harsh critiques of those outside its tribe with a bunker mentality that silences any who dare to question their thinking.
When Muhammed Ali met Billy Graham
The passing of Muhammad Ali calls to mind a different era between Muslim-Americans and the evangelical establishment that seems to be waning.
When being pro-life did not mean being conservative
The history of the American abortion debate extends back to different times and political circumstances that even baby boomers are unlikely to recall.
Negligence in abuse cases enough to oust a bishop, Pope says
On Saturday, Pope Francis issued an edict on the protection of minors and vulnerable adults, in which he said that negligence on the part of a bishop can constitute removal from office.