Wonder on the Web

Links to amazing stuff

What Lake?

Just when we think everything to be discovered in nature has been, someone goes swimming under Antarctica. Apparently one hidden lake contains thousands of microbes and vast ecosystems.

Science AND Faith

This issue’s long read will not inspire wonder or awe—unless it’s at the silliness of the new atheists. It’s a discussion of the relationship of religion and science, and the many misconceptions Richard Dawkins and others have about Christian faith. The Behemoth is one example of what this article argues in part: there is no contradiction between science and faith, and faith is hardly a simplistic attempt to explain the world.

What Drought Looks Like

Our country is slowing becoming aware of the severity of the California drought. Sometimes a few pictures are worth more than a few thousand articles.

The Wonder of Small Things

Tiny nuts can apparently be amazing. Take this reflection on acorns by Scottish social critic Thomas Carlyle. And then there’s the famous vision of Julian of Norwich about the hazelnut. It appears that God uses small things to make big points.

—The Editors

Also in this issue

The trouble with transactional faith, awestruck on Apollo 8, the substance of the pulpit, and advances in DNA technology.

Our Latest

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You Know Them As Fantasy Writers. They Were Soldiers Too. 

Joseph Loconte

An excerpt from ‘The War for Middle-Earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933–1945.’

The Bulletin

Kidnappings in Nigeria, Rep. Greene Resigns, Mamdani Meets Trump

Mike Cosper, Clarissa Moll

Persecution in Nigeria, Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns, Mamdani and Trump have a friendly meeting, and listeners give thanks.

Our Prayers Don’t Disappear into Thin Air

Bohye Kim

Why Scripture talks of our entreaties to God as rising like incense.

From Outer Space to Rome

In 1962, CT engaged friends and enemies in the Cold War and the Second Vatican Council.

May Cause a Spontaneous Outburst of Festive Joy

8 new Christmas albums for holiday parties, praise, and playlists.

Excerpt

Meet CT’s New President

The Bulletin with Nicole Martin and Walter Kim

Nicole Martin seeks to mend evangelical divides and uphold biblical truth.

The Christmas Cloud

Dave Harvey

Christmas feels decidedly unmerry when our emotions don’t align with truth.

Night Skies and Dark Paths

Scott James

God is our unwavering guide through incomprehensible darkness.

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