Sightings Articles
Fate of Orthodox Christianity's Great and Holy Council Hangs in the Balance
The Holy and Great Council (if it takes place) will have historical momentum, not only for Orthodox believers, but also for the global religious landscape....
January 21, 2016
Fractured Christian World(s)
Look at medieval maps of Europe, urges Robert D. Kaplan in the Wall Street Journal (see "Resources" below) and you will be overwhelmed by the dizzying incoherence—all of those empires, kingdoms, confederations, “minor” states, “upper” this and “lower...
January 18, 2016
Martin Luther King Jr. "Nonviolence Is the Sword That Heals
Forgiveness and mercy...
January 14, 2016
When It Comes to Gender Equality, Religion in Japan Lags Behind
Religion in Japan still lags far behind Japanese politics when it comes to gender equality. The World Assembly for Women (WAW!) convened in Tokyo last August, and, although it focused on the protection of women against violence and discrimination,...
January 7, 2016
Post-Religious, Post-Spirituality Seekers
Asking questions about new spirituality...
January 4, 2016
Epidemic as Metaphor: Meaning and Morality in Our Narratives of Gun Violence
Much could be written, has been written, and still needs to be written about gun violence, the Second Amendment, responsible gun ownership, the gun lobby, and politicians. But here—for a moment—I want to pause and consider two metaphors that are beco...
December 31, 2015
Historic Paris Climate Agreement Reflects Years of Advocacy by Religious People
Last Saturday, world leaders from 196 nations who had gathered in Paris adopted a historic agreement about climate change ...