Science & Technology

Archive, Books, RD10Q, RD10Q, Science & TechnologyAugust 22, 2017

A New Book Explains How the Christian Right Has Gotten Selective Denial Down to a Science

By Antony Alumkal

Author Antony Alumkal answers RD’s 10 Questions

(A)theologies, Archive, Books, Culture, Science & TechnologyJune 21, 2017

A Meeting of Minds… and Computers: What Are the Costs of Using Technology to Merge Humans with Machines?

By Jeremy Lent

Facebook and Elon Musk have recently announced ventures that could transform what it means to be human. The potential is enormous—but so are the risks.

(A)theologies, Archive, Remapping American Christianities, Science & Technology, The CubitMay 3, 2017

Science Mike Building a “Christian Science” Liturgy for the Nones

By D. Ashley Campbell

“We’re iPhone carrying apes from Mars,” Mike McHargue said to a crowded church auditorium in…

Archive, Science & Technology, The CubitJanuary 9, 2017

Trickle-Down Metaphysics and the Dawn of a Trumpian New Age

By Michael Schulson

The complex of American individualism and optimism encompasses both prosperity gospel Christians and California yogis, who may often have more in common than they realize.

(A)theologies, Archive, Science & Technology, The CubitDecember 22, 2016

Is It Immoral to Believe in Miracles?

By Noah Berlatsky

Whether it’s the Christmas miracle, the dreidel proclaiming that “a great miracle happened there,” or Saturday Night Live poking fun at the miracle narrative, ’tis the season for miracle mentions to become commonplace.

(A)theologies, Archive, Politics/Law, Remapping American Christianities, Science & Technology, Sexuality/Gender, Special Features, The CubitDecember 8, 2016

“Man of Steel” Brings Muscular Message to Oppose Right-to-Die Legislation

By Ann Neumann

Hanson is a tempting spokesperson for the anti-aid-in-dying movement because he represents its “traditional” family values, a nostalgic view of male independence and dominance within an idealized conception of nuclear families.