How Metaphysics Probes Hidden Assumptions to Make Sense of Reality Each of us carries metaphysical beliefs, whether we are aware of them or not. Questioning these underlying assumptions is opening new pathways to address some of physics’ most enduring challenges. Metaphysics often suffers from an unflattering reputation. Philosopher Stephen Mumford from the University of Durham, … Read more
How Metaphysics Probes Hidden Assumptions to Understand Reality Metaphysics often faces criticism for appearing impractical or disconnected from everyday concerns. Many dismiss the discipline as a mere exercise in debating trivialities—comparable to questioning how many angels might dance on the head of a pin. However, this way of thinking continues to influence our understanding of … Read more
The Case for Jewish Joy: A Communal Imperative Today’s world is rife with division and challenging times. Incidents of antisemitism are at an all-time high in many regions, while debates over Israel and Zionism are frequently fraught with misunderstanding and hostility. Political rifts, social isolation, and emotional exhaustion permeate our daily lives, making Jewish expression … Read more
The Case for Jewish Joy: A Communal Imperative In a world marked by division and uncertainty, Jewish life faces profound challenges. Rising antisemitism throughout North America and Europe, coupled with misrepresentations and hostility surrounding Israel and Zionism, have made Jewish expression seem less a celebration of life and more a battle to be fought. In … Read more
Drummer Collapses During Festival Performance At a lively festival on Liverpool’s Pier Head, the lead drummer of The Christians, Lionel Duke, unexpectedly suffered a cardiac arrest on stage while performing in front of a large audience. The incident occurred while the band was supporting Sting during the On The Waterfront festival. According to the band’s … Read more
Yale, God, Man, and Anthropology In 1949, as an undergraduate at Yale, William F. Buckley Jr. challenged a professor’s reductionist treatment of Christian rituals published in the student newspaper. Buckley took issue with the professor’s claim that practices encountered in distant, so‐called “primitive” societies were comparable in rationality to the Catholic Eucharist—a ritual in which … Read more
Global Shifts in Religious Demographics Recent research has revealed significant changes in the distribution of religious beliefs around the world. While Christianity remains the largest faith, its share of the global population is experiencing a gradual decline. The Rise of Islam Among all religious groups, Islam is currently the fastest growing. This trend marks a … Read more
What Could Prompt a Radical Transformation? The question, “What would make you put down your Bible and pick up your gun?” invites a deep reflection on the conditions that might compel an individual to abandon longstanding principles of peace and contemplation in favor of violent resolve. This inquiry is rooted in an exploration of personal … Read more
Suspect’s Religious Ideologies Under Scrutiny Experts have observed that the individual suspected in the recent shootings targeting Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota appears to have been influenced by a unique strain of charismatic Christianity. This particular interpretation of faith frames abortion as an offering to dark forces and advocates for a radical overhaul of secular democratic … Read more
Christianity Experiences Steep Decline in U.S. Over the Past Decade Recent research reveals that the influence of Christianity in the United States has diminished more sharply than any other religious tradition over the last ten years. Despite this significant reduction, adherents of the faith continue to make up the majority of the nation’s population. Understanding … Read more