‘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
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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
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
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
Religion, Violence and High Horses
When I’m wrong, I admit it — at least, I try to. My first gut reaction to President Barack Obama’s … Continue Reading
Conceiving Babies With Three ‘Parents’
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: This week, the United Kingdom’s House of Commons approved a new fertility … Continue Reading
Can People (Really) Be Forced to Do the Right Thing?
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: A judge’s decision in Colorado – in which a bakery was ordered … Continue Reading
Looking Back at ‘Charlie Hebdo’ Reactions, from Press to Protests
For three weeks since the Islamic terrorist murders of 12 people at the?Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, the world has … Continue Reading
Trust in Our Leaders Is Hard to Find
From Odyssey Networks’ Faith on the Record series: Following our President’s recent call for a more fair tax system, I … Continue Reading
The Funny Thing About Taking ‘Charlie Hebdo’ Seriously
It is a very serious time in France, especially for the Jewish community. And yet, at the center of the … Continue Reading