CO2 and the extinction of species
Long ago, another atmospheric shift took place. It shows how different the earth's environments have been—and how different they may become.
The politics of Israeli archaeology
Israelis take great interest in archaeology, as findings can validate Jews' ancient claims to the land. Of course, Palestinians have similar claims.
What drives the ‘spiritual but not religious’?
It’s tempting to dismiss SBNRs as salad-bar spiritualists concerned primarily with themselves. But many assumptions about this group are off target.
William Willimon on being bishop
“I find little support for democracy in scripture," says William H. Willimon. "Bishops have power to send because all ministry in Jesus’ name is ‘sent.’”
Evangelicals and birth control
Is there an anti-birth control shift taking place among evangelicals? If so, do their arguments mirror Catholic thought?
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