Francis Bacon on religion, fanaticism, superstition, and the social order

I received an opportunity to give a presentation four years ago at a conference held on the campus of Central College in Pella, IA on the theme of “Faith and Reason in the Reformations.”...

Faith groups against Texas immigration bills, urge Biden’s Intervention

Various faith and humanitarian groups are urging the Biden administration to challenge immigration measures in Texas targeting vulnerable migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border. The groups are seeking federal intervention before Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs Senate Bill 3 and Senate Bill 4 into law....

Podcasts Past- 6 History Podcasts Recommended by a Historian

Any new innovations in information technology promise to open the doors of human knowledge wider for a larger number of people. The invention of the printing press in the fifteenth century is hailed as a revolution in the democratizing of access to knowledge....

Ten magnificent churches in Asia

Ronan O’Connell of the South China Morning Post writes about ten of the most beautiful churches on the Asian continent. From India to South Korea, there are signs of thriving Christian communities with a long history and hundreds of millions of followers....

What is marriage?

Imagine a serene garden bathed in the golden hues of the setting sun, where a man and a woman stand before each other, surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation. Their hearts are filled with love and joy as they embark on a lifelong journey together....