Faith on View

The politics of Jesus

Heinrich Hoffman, Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, 1890

Jesus believed himself to be the Son of Man, the Messiah for the Jews, and the rest of humanity. His mission crystallized out in the wilderness – fasting for forty days and going head-to-head with …

American Prophet is a what-if story. What if you had a dream that came true? Or, what if you simply had a “word” you felt compelled to share? It’s not a message you necessarily want to …

Dear U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, I’ve enjoyed reading your tweets and posts as well as articles and comments in response to your views and service. And while I’m pleased to finally be checking in, …

The colors of the Ukraine flag are painted across wooden fence boards.

Two years after the initial conflict in Ukraine, many Americans have largely forgotten about the ongoing struggles faced by the country. This tendency to forget often occurs after a global crisis, as attention shifts to …

In statue form, Jesus is seen touching his heart with tunic pulled away.

In the 1970s and ’80s, young Catholics encountered a different version of Jesus in their religious classes, a friendly, approachable figure more akin to a buddy than the solemn, mysterious figure of tradition. This portrayal …

The Bible can be both confusing and comforting, like a puzzle with hidden pieces. In one story, Jesus walks with two of his disciples who are sad because they think he’s gone forever. Even though …

Mike Johnson is shown sitting in a congressional chamber next to and speaking with Jim Jordan.

Mike Johnson was elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, October 25th, 2023. Johnson is not one of the more senior Representatives nor is he well-known nationally. As a result, many news …

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A recent survey conducted on behalf of Newsweek by Redfield and Wilson Strategies found that nearly half of millennials, individuals between the ages of 25 and 34 years old, believe that misgendering a person should …

The torso of a white colored Robot is seen choosing which button to push, red or green on a dark background that obscures much of the scene.

Technological advances are encompassing all areas of daily life, including religious practices. For example, in the case of Hinduism, for a few years, robotic arms have already been implemented for rituals. There are those who …

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In the documentary, “The Pope Answers,” Pope Francis described sex as “one of the beautiful things that God has given to the human person.” The Disney+ documentary focuses on an interview that Pope Francis had …