Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
February 11, 1790: The Society of Friends (Quakers) presents a petition to Congress calling for the abolition of slavery.
February 11, 1858: Bernadette Soubirous, a 14-year-old peasant from Lourdes, France, experiences her first vision of the Virgin Mary. By July she had 18 similar visions.
February 11, 1929: The Lateran Treaty is signed by Mussolini and the Holy See, recognizing Vatican City as a sovereign state. At a mere 109 acres, it became the smallest nation in the world.
The manifesto of the WHCD shooting suspect was biblically superficial and wrong. It was also unsettlingly familiar.
Review
Ian Shapiro argues that democracy depends on spreading the wealth. But Christians are equipped to live in love, not fear.
The Bulletin
Public confidence in universities, medical marijuana risk, NFL draft picks, and understanding the Israeli settler movement.
Excerpt
An excerpt from Capable: How to Teach Your Kids the Strengths, Skills, and Strategies to Build Resilience.
The Syllabus
Students discuss how the technology can serve as a learning tool but can also lead to dishonesty and laziness.
News
In writings, Cole Tomas Allen thanked his church and argued that his attempt to assassinate Trump administration officials was compatible with his faith.
Being Human
Can forgiveness meet reality when we navigate family trauma with truth?
Young people remain deeply wary of large institutions, but they are undeniably interested in faith.