Sightings Articles
The Achievement of David Tracy
David Tracy's most recent work formulates a future for theology
November 21, 2019
“Loving Justice” and the Refugees at Our Border
Does religion offer an alternative to the economic notions of justice that dominate how we think about the refugee crisis facing America?
November 21, 2019
What to the Immigrant is Veterans Day?
John Sianghio reflects on the complicated nature of American identity for immigrants today
November 21, 2019
Cultivating the Good in Our ‘Mass of Habits’
Martin Marty reflects on new (and old) advice for changing our habits
November 21, 2019
Paula White and the Mainstreaming of American Pentecostalism
Trump's appointment of Paula White is an indicator of shifting lines within the Christian right
November 21, 2019
How to Win a Nobel Peace Prize
Who wins the Nobel Peace Prize? And what does it teach us about the last century?
November 21, 2019
Judging Illness and Living Like Kings in Yomeddine
Religion and the interpretation of illness in the critically acclaimed Egyptian film Yomeddine (2018)
November 21, 2019
Shunning Religion
Prof. William Schweiker reflects on recent attempts to politicize the Amish and the implications for religion in the U.S.
November 21, 2019
A Recalcitrant Influence
Matthew Creighton writes about the legacy of Harold Bloom
November 21, 2019
Give Me That Old-Time Atheism
Is there a new-er conversation about atheism brewing? And, if so, what might it offer religion?