Anglicanism is a movement of Christians from around the world that began in England in the 15th century and has grown rapidly in the last 100 years.Its roots are in the Reformation, when Englishmen sought to break with the Catholic Church.The term Anglicanism has now come to mean any religion that has been Anglican forRead More
The Lad teacher job interview
Teachers in evangelical churches across the United States face a difficult decision: choose between teaching the faith or not teaching the religion.In recent years, the stakes have grown higher as evangelical churches have faced backlash for declining to teach same-sex marriage, abortion, and birth control.But while these policies can seem like theologically progressive moves, theyRead More
What do you know about the deuteronomic theory?
Fox News: A new book by theologians from the Deuteronomistic Institute, a think tank in Philadelphia, offers some answers to the many questions that many readers have about the doctrine of the Trinity.The new book, titled God, Man and the Bible, was published this week by Oxford University Press.The authors of the book have aRead More
How to Get to Know the Mughal Emperor: How to Know His Religion
By reading and following the Muddhist texts of India, one can begin to understand the Mumbaikars.There is no doubt that the Mufassirs of the Muffassirs, and the Mafirs of different families of the same name, have a special status in India.This is a special place where they are allowed to speak about their religion, whichRead More
Why the Catholic Church and the Church of Scientology have very different theological views on evolution
The Church of England has released a new document explaining how the Church and Church of Scotland have different views on how to understand the Bible and the natural world.The new document, titled “Faith in the Bible: Natural Philosophy and Science in the Church,” is the first official response to a major survey of religiousRead More
How to get out of your comfort zone
On a Sunday morning in January, I wake up with a rush of energy.My stomach is pounding, my eyes are red and I have an uncontrollable urge to run.I feel like a toddler running through a candy store.My mind is racing, I’m not really in a place to process my thoughts, I feel disconnected fromRead More
When a Catholic professor gets a job, he might be tempted to tell his students about God
The Pope has been a strong proponent of science and the humanities.In recent years, he has also called for more openness to the arts.But as he has been re-elected, he is likely to have to take a more active role in teaching the next generation of theologians.A recent survey of faculty members by the seminary’sRead More
Which churches do you pray for?
Catholic churches in the United States are not exempt from the church’s strictures against homosexuality and transgenderism.That’s because, according to the denomination’s doctrinal guidance, churches are required to “protect and promote the dignity and worth of the human person”.The guidance also states that homosexual acts are a “disorder” and that gay people are “sinners” whoRead More
How a biblical theological argument can be used to save lives
By the time you read this, the word “Christian” will be familiar to you, as it has to do with the word, “God.”In many ways, the term “Christianity” is a relatively new word that has emerged to replace the old, generic terms “Christian.”While some might call it a catchall term for Christians, that’s not howRead More
How to Be a Christian in the Age of Trump
Covington University theologian Drew Thomas wrote a book called How to be a Christian: What a Christian Should Be and How to Lead a Christian Life.He is the author of the book The Good News of the Gospel: How to Love Our Neighbor and to Love God in Our Life.Thomas, who is also the directorRead More