Religion

Forming the Habit of Joy Through Humor 0
- Culture, Featured, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- June 1, 2026
While rarely discussed today, eutrapelia is an ancient Greek virtue that breeds charity, gratitude, and openness. Focused on the arts of humor, conversation, and recreation, it helps us grow more connected to ourselves, to others, and to God. For the Greeks, virtues were not destinations, but habits of moderation developed through care and perseverance. Over time, the
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Unpacking the Theology of Dante’s Inferno 0
- Culture, Featured, Literature, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- June 1, 2026
Long considered one of the most influential, provocative, and beautiful works of literature in Western civilization, Dante’s “Divine Comedy” deserves even more attention for its profound spiritual and theological depth. This might seem obvious as the primary setting for this epic poem are the three destinations of the Christian afterlife: Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. However,
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Is Hollywood Rediscovering the Christian Redemption Arc?0
- Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Religion
- May 26, 2026
What in the world is going on with “Euphoria”? In an earlier article, I expressed my surprise that the rather indecent HBO show “Euphoria” portrayed Christian faith in a positive light numerous times in its Season 3 premiere. Now, in episode six, which is titled “Stand Still and See,” a quote from Exodus 14:13, we find protagonist
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Is There Scientific Evidence for the Existence of God?0
- Culture, Education, Featured, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Western Civilization
- May 22, 2026
Science and God are often set in opposition to one another. But this is a false dilemma. Not only did many prominent early scientists (such as Albert the Great, Sir Isaac Newton, and Robert Boyle) believe in God, but scientific discoveries themselves increasingly point to the existence of a Creator who transcends the physical universe.
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Christian Hope in Hollywood? Finding Faith in Unexpected Places.0
- Culture, Entertainment, Featured, Religion
- May 21, 2026
Are we “so back” as some online Christians proclaim? Such a triumphalist spirit in any camp of Christianity should be avoided, especially when the next large-scale poll of Christian attrition will likely pour cold water on the idea. Yet despite all the sobering realities of a modern, pluralistic, and post-Christendom world, there are often small shoots of hope
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A Simple Formula for Restoring Modern Society 0
- Culture, Family, Philosophy, Religion, Western Civilization
- May 20, 2026
In the 2017 documentary “LOOK & SEE: A Portrait of Wendell Berry,” the great cultural and agricultural writer Wendell Berry stated: We all come from divorce. This is an age of divorce. Things that belong together have been taken apart. And you can’t put it all back together again. What you can do, is the only
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