There has been a great deal written lately about problems between the Islamic and Christian worlds.  And indeed there has been quite a lot to write about.  But Jesus called us to an attitude of hope, and in the past week there have been a couple of events that I think are positive signs. Abu [...]

There can be little doubt that religious extremism is on the rise around the world and in all religions.  And while atheists seethe when you describe their beliefs as a religion, it is certainly a set of beliefs about spiritual/supernatural things whose adherents use those beliefs to make significant life decisions.  The U.S. 7th Circuit [...]