Dealing With Parents Isn’t Always Black and White
When it comes to parents, things can get complicated. Are children, even adult children, always required to respect their parents' wishes? What are you supposed to do when you and your folks don't see eye-to-eye?
Category: Society
Should Pastors Have Luxury Items?
Mega Church pastors often come under fire for their high salaries, extravagant purchases, and use of private jets. Does their excessive wealth come with God's blessing or should church leaders face closer scrutiny?
Eco-Friendly Wedding Gifts To Consider for Your Registry
These days, many people are environmentally conscious. If you and your fiance are seeking a lower carbon footprint from your wedding gifts, try these tips to ensure your guests bring sustainable and eco-friendly gifts.
Category: Wedding Planning Society
Should Christians Ignore the Commandments in the Old Testament?
Some are arguing that the Old Testament is outdated and that the 10 Commandments have little relevance to a modern day Christian's life. Are the lessons present in The Sermon on the Mount a good replacement?
David and Goliath in Pop Culture
Nearly everyone is at least passingly familiar with the biblical tale of David versus Goliath. But did you know the 'David versus Goliath' trope is often used in your favorite films and television series?
Category: Society
Compassion and Empathy in Healthcare
Healthcare is a profoundly complicated issue. The field combines the scientific and analytical with the emotional: compassion and empathy. But what role exactly do these emotional elements play in good healthcare?
Category: Society
Can an Atheist Lead a Church?
Priests and preachers who have lost their faith might seem like a rather novel concept-- but it's a lot more common than you think. When a religious leader loses their belief, can they still lead their congregation?
Is It Time to Pull the Catholic Church's Tax Exempt Status?
Churches receive tax-exempt status so they can serve their community with fewer financial restrictions. But with recent reports of rampant abuse in the Catholic Church, is it time to pull their tax-exempt status?
Should Hotels Include Bibles in the Rooms?
While they were once common, over the last decade Bibles have disappeared from hotel rooms. As technology improves and international travel becomes more widespread, is the hotel room Bible still necessary?
STDs: A Public Health Crisis or Morality Issue?
Evangelist Franklin Graham recently called the rise of STDs in the United States a moral failure. He suggested if more Americans were pious, STD rates would decline. But do his opinions match the scientific data?
Category: Society