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
Latest Developments in the Israel-Iran Conflict Recently, former US President Donald Trump announced that American forces have conducted successful strike operations against key Iranian nuclear facilities. According to his statement, these targeted actions have achieved their intended objectives, delivering a significant blow to Iran’s nuclear capabilities. This announcement comes amid escalating tensions between Israel and … Read more
Michigan Church Active Shooter Killed – What We Know Published on June 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM EDT Incident Overview Authorities are investigating an active shooter event at a church in Wayne, Michigan. Early reports indicate that at least one person was injured during the incident, and the individual responsible for the shooting was fatally … Read more
Texas Mandates Display of the Ten Commandments in Every Public School Classroom Texas will now require a display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, making it the largest state to enforce such a measure. The newly signed law aims to honor what supporters describe as a foundational element of the nation’s judicial … Read more
Texas Mandates Ten Commandments Display in Public School Classrooms Texas has become the largest state to require that every public school classroom display the Ten Commandments. Governor Greg Abbott signed the new law on Saturday, marking another initiative by a conservatively led state to incorporate elements of historical religious tradition into the educational environment. The … Read more
Overview On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a landmark decision that ensured marriage equality across the nation. This ruling ended decades of controversy over whether marriage could be reserved solely for opposite‐sex couples, opening the door for same-sex couples to have their unions legally recognized everywhere in the United States. Background … Read more