Norway’s Beautiful Ring of Peace
What does it mean to build a holy place around us? In Oslo, Norway, the true power of building a … Continue Reading
Stranger Danger, Cultural Context and a Sniper Saga: Our Week in Wisdom
On The Wisdom Daily this week (February 16-20), we looked at an American hero’s morally ambiguous story, the debate about … Continue Reading
How Do We End Religious Extremism?
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: World leaders met at a recent conference in Washington, D.C., to discuss … Continue Reading
‘American Sniper’ in a Polarized America
Clint Eastwood’s film about the late Chris Kyle – nominated for six Academy Awards this weekend – is not only … Continue Reading
How Terrifying Crimes of Hatred Shape Our Culture
They did not know it was a Jewish cemetery. They did not intend it to be an act of Antisemitism. … Continue Reading
The ‘Bystander Effect’ and Why We Look Away
When something terrible happens to an individual, why do witnesses freeze up or choose inaction, especially when in a group? … Continue Reading
Netanyahu, Congress and the Importance of Fierce Debate
Despite all the controversy surrounding House Speaker John Boehner’s invitation to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress about the … Continue Reading
What Our Tokens of Love Mean
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: While love is in the air, it’s a good time to look … Continue Reading
Shock in Chapel Hill: Should We Call It Terrorism?
On Wednesday morning the world woke to the tragic news of the Chapel Hill, N.C., shooting of Deah Shaddy Barakat, … Continue Reading