Palestinian Orthodox Christians, Desperate for Help, Have Caught the Attention of Russia
In case you’re thinking that Ukraine is the only place in the world where Orthodox…
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In His ‘Forgiveness Day’ Sermon — a Slightly More Sophisticated ‘GloboHomo’ Rant — Kirill Lays Out an Authoritarian Vision in Which His Version of God Might Dominate and Rule the Human Race
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian…
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No, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow is Not Calling for Peace — In Fact, He’s Putin’s Accomplice
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus is not calling for peace in Ukraine, and…
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The Uses and Abuses of the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In January 1994, a week after the King holiday, I walked into the lobby of…
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Will Religion Finally Give Peace a Chance? Rising to the Challenge of Nonviolence as Armageddon Looms
So here we are, some of us, still calling out “peace on earth, goodwill to…
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The Nones are Alright: An End-of-the-Year Open Letter to Pearl-Clutching Pundits
Are you the kind of person who thinks “more religion” is the answer to all…
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As an African American Who Loves Thanksgiving, Must I Simply Ignore the Historical Suffering of the Wampanoag and Pass the Sweet Potato Pie?
Like clockwork, my social media accounts are slowly being populated with posts about the true…
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This Veterans Day, the Centennial of the Unknown Soldier, Skip the Platitudes and Talk to a Veteran
In the American ritual calendar, two days celebrate those who’ve served in the armed forces….
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Why Grownups Have Caught Halloween Fever (And Why it’s Unlikely to End Anytime Soon)
It’s spooky season again, the time of year when we’re drawn to horror; when The…
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Red Pop and Freedom: How (And How Not) to Celebrate Juneteenth, a New Federal Holiday
On June 15th, the U.S. Senate passed by unanimous consent a bill making Juneteenth a…
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