Sightings Articles
The Paradox of Organ Donations among Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel
In Israel, religion may help win the battle against organ shortage.
September 29, 2022
What is Religious Appropriation and Why Does it Matter?
Accusations of cultural appropriation are increasingly common. But as a religious ethicist, I am not sure that is a good thing.
September 9, 2022
Duty! Thou Sublime and Mighty Name
In responding to duty, we testify to our worth and our dignity as free human beings.
June 28, 2022
Moral Reckoning Under a Mushroom Cloud
How the upcoming 75th anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki might help us better understand and address some of today's most pressing moral dilemmas
July 27, 2020
COVID-19 and the Limits of Utilitarianism
Why our usual method for deliberating about policy decisions is failing us right now
June 11, 2020
Plagues and the Pale Rider: Our Present Apocalypse
How ancient religious themes can help us make sense of the global pandemic and its socioeconomic fallout
April 27, 2020
Pan-Nemesis: COVID-19 and Beyond
Do religious myths have anything to teach us during this present crisis?
March 23, 2020
The Vulnerability and Resilience of Democracy
Is a more vibrant, emancipatory, and equitable democracy possible?
February 13, 2020
General Suleimani, U.S. Policy, and Jus ad Vim
Why we need a better way of talking about the use of “force short of war”