Charlie Sheen circus points out double-edged sword of religion and alcohol
A major celebrity appears to be destroying himself with alcohol before the eyes of a nation, and his antics become comic fodder, fueling an endless thirst for celebrity voyeurism. What is obscured...
View ArticleReligion and mercy: Who is most likely to forgive?
“Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.” Maybe a caveat should be added before saying this line from The Lord’s Prayer, asking a second round of forgiveness for failing...
View ArticleFaith and sex: Cyberporn takes emotional, spiritual toll on religious Americans
“When I was younger, porn cost money, and water was free. What happened?” –Joke Blogger Imagine a world where you are unable to walk down the street watching sexually explicit content through your...
View ArticleDemon rum: Study finds alcohol may release aggression in religious individuals
Mixing religion and alcohol may be dangerous to other people’s health. A new study of religion, alcohol and violence revealed that religious folks who were not under the influence were the most likely...
View ArticleLeaning inward: Mothers at the margins find hope, support in faith
The woman in prison who prays to God, knowing she will soon be separated from her newborn child: “You know, I put this situation in your hands. I know everything gonna be alright.” The woman living in...
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Secret shame: How online porn may cause spiritual struggles, disrupt families
Image by eartotherailfotos There was no sense of shock, just a mild dose of nostalgia when Playboy magazine announced it would stop featuring nude women in its magazine. “That battle has been fought...
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Study: Many physicians don't keep faith in their doctor's bag
There is a growing movement in the medical field toward patient-centered care. That’s when doctors consider the patient’s needs, values and desires in developing treatment plans. But despite mounting...
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