Religion Dispatches
A philosopher connects the dots between mysticism and modernity, arguing that technology—human invention—is not in opposition to an idealized state of nature, but is part of an ever-evolving created world.
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In the race to define race, the issue for modern science is bound up in a paradoxical reality: while most scientists believe race is a social construct, over 10,000 articles have been published in the past 5 years on the role of race in disease. What can Obama do?
Read MoreCatholic leadership gets green when it comes to birth control—sort of.
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LBGT folks are like the rainforest, says Pope. Endangered by logging? Or just needing to be saved from themselves?
Read MoreTwo recent studies reveal that Westerners are more aggressive toward perceived Muslims and less likely to be sensitive to Muslim patients’ needs.
Read MoreThe legacy of the Church’s rejection of Darwin can be felt in today’s public rhetoric…
Read MoreA new study shows that Conservatives are happier than Liberals due to their ability to not care…
Read MoreOn the occasion of the latest “Love Won Out” conference, a story of love winning out. But not that way.
Read MoreBreaking with the American Medical Association’s longstanding definition of pregnancy, Bush’s HHS is spreading ideology, not science…
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