The influence of Jacques Maritain, a French Catholic philosopher, on the rejection of antisemitism by the Catholic Church is discussed in this post.... Read More

The Christian Right often thinks suffering inflicted on people other than themselves is divine punishment for sin. That is bad theology.... Read More

Violations of human dignity, as listed in the new Catholic Church's declaration Dignitas Infinita, are reviewed and discussed.... Read More

The Catholic doctrine of human dignity, as presented in a declaration published in April 2024, is reviewed.... Read More

Thoughts expressed by some conservative commentators about the state of evangelicalism in the age of Trump are reviewed. ... Read More

A brief history of Christian antisemitism is provided, and New Testament passages believed to be anti-Jewish are discussed. ... Read More

Jewish leaders have raised concerns about statements made by Pope Francis about the war in Gaza. The pope's response seems to have relieved some of the unease. ... Read More

A letter signed by 250 billionaires urges world leaders to tax the ultra-wealthy to reduce economic inequality. What are states in the US doing on this issue?... Read More

The Vatican has allowed blessings of people in same-sex relationships. This advances Pope Francis' goal of improved pastoral care for LGBTQ+ Catholics.... Read More

The rapture is a 19th Century invention that misinterprets biblical prophecy and proposes a timeline of end times with dangerous implications for Middle East politics.... Read More