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Is Truth Really Plural? Postmodernism in Full Flower

The question of truth stands at the very center of the postmodern challenge. As with any major shift in human thinking, postmodernism comes packaged with both positive and negative elements. Positively, the general worldview of postmodernism reminds ...

November 4, 2009

NewsNote: Paganism “Just Another Religion?”

Samuel G. Freedman of The New York Times took a look at the resurgence of pagan religions and practices in postmodern America.  He found Michael York, a serious-minded pagan who observes Samhain, "the autumnal new year for Pagans," and the historic p ...

November 3, 2009

Are We a Nation of Hindus?

Those who argue that all religions are essentially the same reveal the fact that they know little about these very different belief systems. The worldview of Christianity is, for example, radically different from the belief structure of Buddhism (som ...

August 26, 2009

Religion on the Brain?

Readers of Monday's edition of USA Today were treated to an introduction into the sociobiology of belief. Interestingly, this article appeared in the opinion pages of the paper -- which is right where the article belongs. Andrew Newberg, associate p ...

June 16, 2009

R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Should Christians “Respect” Other Religions?

The world we now know is marked by religious pluralism and the clash of worldviews.  The modern world brings individuals and groups of different belief systems into both proximity and potential conflict.  How should Christians respond when asked abou ...

May 14, 2009

This Prayer Approved by the White House?

Is the Obama White House vetting prayers?  Dan Gilgoff of U.S. News and World Report reports that this represents a "new tradition" established by the administration of President Barack Obama.  As Gilgoff revealed, "In a departure from previous presi ...

February 27, 2009

Many Paths to Heaven?

An Encore Presentation From 12/18/08 ...

January 26, 2009

The Idol of Our Many Understandings — Bishop Robinson at Prayer

President-elect Barack Obama promised to make his inaugural events the most inclusive ever -- and he is making good on his promise.  Just over two weeks after gay rights activists condemned his choice of Saddleback pastor Rick Warren to deliver the i ...

January 14, 2009

For Goodness Sake?

Just before the end of 2008, the Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life released a report indicating that a significant percentage of American evangelicals reject the biblical claim that Jesus is the only way of salvation.  According to the report, ...

January 5, 2009

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