When it comes to mental health, “too blessed to be stressed” isn’t an altogether helpful catchphrase, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
U.N. Adopts Resolution Demanding Israel Urgently End Occupation Of Palestinian Land
The United Nations overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Wednesday demanding that Israel urgently end its illegal occupation of Palestinian land, a vote that comes just weeks before Israel’s military offensive that has caused a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza reaches…
Putting a spiritual spin on my love affair with vinyl
I am a vinyl record aficionado. My father, also a musician, recently gave me his vinyl collection, and it made me reflect: Why, despite limited use of my arms due to disability, do I still go to the effort of…
Former leaders of Jewish Voice for Peace detail their organizing tactics in new book
In 2010, Jewish Voice for Peace, a Palestinian solidarity group, mounted one of its most successful protests in its then 14 year history. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at the Jewish Federation General Assembly in New…
Vatican opens new investigation into leaks surrounding its ‘trial of the century’ probe
The Vatican prosecutor has opened a new investigation into the alleged leak of information about its “trial of the century” probe into a London property investment, the Holy See said Tuesday.
Review: One Lost Soul
I was just ten years old when I stood alongside the highway with a group of supporters of Richard Nixon’s 1968 campaign for President. I wore my “Nixon’s the One” sash and welcomed Nixon’s motorcade as headed to a rally…
Eighty Years Later They’re Still Scared of Anne Frank
Eighty years after her death, a teenage girl still strikes terror into the hearts of bigots, haters and the fools who follow them.
What are halal mortgages?
The growth of “halal mortgages” over the past 20 years has expanded financial access to homeownership for many Muslims. Halal mortgages provide interest-free loans in keeping with Islamic beliefs.
From Mission To Movement: The Legacy Of Christian Schools On Indian Education
Around 50 members of the Akhil Bharati Vidyarthi Parishad, the student wing of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, entered the premises of St. Peter Higher Secondary School in the Diocese of Jhabua in Madhya Pradesh this past July — and…
Medieval theology has an old take on a new problem − AI responsibility
A self-driving taxi has no passengers, so it parks itself in a lot to reduce congestion and air pollution. After being hailed, the taxi heads out to pick up its passenger – and tragically strikes a pedestrian in a crosswalk on…
Lutherans in Walz’s Minnesota put potlucks before politics during divisive election season
Serving coffee after Sunday worship outside Holden Lutheran Church, Jeff Davidson said he remains anchored in the congregation his Norwegian ancestors helped found in 1857 among cornfields because it’s “very full of very supportive people.”
Pope makes new overture to China, calling Beijing ‘a promise and hope’ for the church
Pope Francis declared Friday that China was “a promise and a hope” for the Catholic Church, offering extensive praise for Beijing at the end of a four-nation tour through Asia and again expressed hope to one day visit.