God and Basketball
At an NBA Oklahoma Thunder game you can expect the usual hoopla of lights and noise and dancers. But for … Continue Reading
Spirituality & Faith
Video: Son of God and an Audience of Nones
From Odyssey Network’s Faith on the Record series: With the release of the movie Son of God this weekend, we … Continue Reading
Why (Not!) Take Your Soul to a Spa?
Sometimes clergy and other spiritual teachers do smart things. And sometimes they do less-than-smart things (I’m trying to be charitable … Continue Reading
Beyond the Letter of the Law
If you want to know one of the many reasons why the fastest growing religious identification in America is “None” … Continue Reading
True Religion and Real Religion
Can “true religion” be a basis for hatred or division among people? Based on the historical record, it seems clear … Continue Reading
Crossing Borders: Jews and Christmas in America 2013
Over the past few days there has been a series of social media threads around the question what “we” make … Continue Reading
Top Faith Stories Of The Year
While no list can capture a full year, these are my top 3. ?Each reminds us that faith is more … Continue Reading
The Holiness of Every Child
About fifteen years ago, I had an experience that transformed Christmas for me.? My wife and I were sitting with … Continue Reading
Video: On Thanksgivukkah
Inspired by this article, “Thanksgivukkah: This November 28th, Celebrate Abundance and Possibility” and courtesy of Odyssey Network’s Faith on the … Continue Reading
Rap For God?
Fr. Claude Burns is a Catholic priest who raps under the name Fr. Pontifex, and just released a new album … Continue Reading