Crisis of Faith: Addressing Doubt and Disillusionment
Christians are aware that Jesus Himself warned believers against thinking that living a life of faith was an easy choice: “Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many.
Digital Faith: Navigating the Online Realm
The digital age has been an extraordinary blessing for religious communities. But as with all blessings, the wonders of the Internet and social media come with challenges and responsibilities.
The Role of Women in Faith Communities
“For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ,” says Saint Paul. “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”
Celebrating Shared Values
One remarkable aspect of faith, although it has often been obscured by sectarian divisions, is the fact that various religious traditions share common values and teachings. In his classic meditation on the importance and power of religious faith, The Abolition of Man, the towering twentieth-century Christian philosopher and theologian C.S. Lewis highlights that commonality by […]
Art and Faith
While numerous people today derive inspiration and insight from the world’s artistic treasury, few are aware of the history and development of the artistic tradition, or how the great masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and so many others came to be.
Archbishop Iakovos and His Work with Civil Rights
On March 26, 1965, an astonishing photo appeared on the cover of Life magazine, one of the most popular news magazines of the mid-twentieth century.
Countering Religious Discrimination
Action is being taken against religious discrimination at a governmental level. The U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) “promotes universal respect for freedom of religion or belief for all as a core objective of U.S. foreign policy.
Faith in Youth
There can, of course, be no future of faith unless young people come to understand the cardinal importance of faith for living a full, rewarding, and happy life.
People of Faith Are Kind to All Others, Including People of Other Faiths
Faith is a great uniter. Fostering kindness among people of all faiths is not only essential for societal harmony but also crucial for protecting religion.
Promoting Unity, Tolerance and Compassion: Inspirational Faith Leaders
All over the world and across all religious traditions, visionary faith leaders are working toward the dawning of a new era of unity, tolerance, and compassion.
