Tag: God

  • Nation & World

    Religion as social unifier

    There are plenty of things that make it possible for humans to live in large groups and pack into cities. New building techniques and materials, for instance, allow construction of…

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    The whys of religion vs. evolution

    University of Chicago evolutionary biologist Jerry Coyne says that dysfunction within American society promotes high levels of religious belief that in turn blocks general acceptance of evolutionary theories.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Intuitive? Try God

    Harvard researchers exploring the roots of religion have found that intuitive thinking leads to belief in God, while more reflective thinking points toward atheism.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Whistling through the darkness

    Authors offer perspective on finding meaning in a secular age, using literature as a lens through which to understand how people found solace in the past.

    4 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Revelations on Revelation

    Biblical scholar Elaine Pagels visits Radcliffe, presenting a “mad dash” of fresh thinking on the New Testament’s Book of Revelation.

    6 minutes
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    Intersection of climate change and Christianity

    A leader in the field of Christian theology and ecofeminism explores the role of religion in combating global warming.

    2 minutes