Highlights Once a top-ranking woman within a Southern Baptist organization, she confronted widespread skepticism and legal repercussions after coming forward with claims of abuse by a seminary instructor. Exploring the nuances of deconstruction, a pastor outlines three distinct categories to enhance our listening skills and ability to guide effectively. For the first time, Protestants now … Read more
Highlights Once a prominent leader within a Southern Baptist organization, she faced significant public scrutiny and legal challenges after reporting alleged misconduct by a seminary professor. Deconstruction comes in various forms. A pastor has outlined three distinct categories meant to help believers listen more deeply and provide nurturing pastoral guidance. For the first time in … Read more
Abstract This study investigates how national economic, social, and institutional conditions influence the overall rate of entrepreneurial activity. Using an integrated framework that draws on the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Transaction Cost Economics (TCE), the research analyzes ten macro-level variables. By examining a panel dataset spanning 70 countries over 17 years, the findings reveal that … Read more
Shock as a Millennial Teacher Unveils Personal Artifacts to Inspire Sixth Graders A history teacher in Alabama left her sixth-grade students awe-struck by presenting personal mementos from her own youth, turning an ordinary lesson into an extraordinary experience. A Creative Twist on Learning History Malinda Nichols, who has spent a decade teaching history, is known … Read more
Readers’ Responses: Should Back Gardens Remain a Sanctuary or Welcome Loud Audio? In today’s world, it’s increasingly common for people to stream music through smart speakers or smartphones in their own gardens. But is it fair to impose these sounds on one’s neighbors? Graham French from Sutton Coldfield poses this very dilemma, asking whether back … Read more
Dostoyevsky and the Journey of Faith In this conversation, Rowan Williams—widely recognized for his contributions as a theologian, poet, and former archbishop—shares insights into his personal exploration of faith. Interviewer Peter Wehner asks about the early influences that drew him to Christianity and the ways in which his youthful encounter with the faith was both … Read more
Supreme Court Exempts Catholic Charity from State Unemployment Taxes On Thursday, the Supreme Court ruled that a Catholic charity based in Wisconsin is not obligated to pay the state’s unemployment taxes. This decision is part of a broader set of religious-rights cases under the court’s review this term.
An Evolving Conversation About Faith on Social Media Recent discourse surrounding the question “Are you a Christian?” has prompted renewed attention from both traditional Christian leaders and modern critics on digital platforms. One influential commentator has recently highlighted that some prominent voices in the online atheist community were justified in expecting a more thoughtful reply … Read more
Silicon Valley and the Promise of Spiritual Wealth A growing number of innovators and tech enthusiasts in Silicon Valley appear to be exploring the potential of spiritual faith in their quest for success and influence. There is a noticeable trend: some in the tech community are looking toward Jesus not just for traditional guidance, but … Read more
Modernity’s Impact on Faith Contrary to expectations that modern advancements might erode belief, today’s world reveals a striking transformation in the ways faith is expressed. Rather than fading away, religious fervor has taken on a more vivid, even dramatic, character as it interacts with the forces of modern society. Reimagining Belief in a Contemporary Context … Read more