New Testament scholar N.T. Wright has been a great help to my wife Sue and I (she’s the biblical scholar) in developing a much more nuanced understanding of the First Century Jewish world into which most of the NT was…
Study Claims Colleges Failing to Produce Politically and Civically Engaged Citizens
New study by right leaning Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) shows civic leadership lacking in college grads. Wilmington, DE – Typical college mission statements normally include aspirations to cultivate informed citizens who are politically active and engaged. A startling new report…
Revisiting the Value of Elite Colleges: Why that Pricey School May Not Payoff Like You Hoped
A decade ago, two economists published a research paper arguing that elite colleges did not seem to give most graduates an earnings boost. A new version of the study, covering data from 19,000 students, comes to the same conclusion.
Love Wins? The Irony of the Rob Bell Universalism Controversy
“Love Wins” may be the most ironic title in the history of Christian publishing. No matter how you slice it, love is the one thing that is NOT winning in this advance publication chatter. Gauge the intensity of the battle raging on the internet and it becomes immediately obvious that something else is a stake than asking whether or not Gandhi is in hell.
The Adjustment Bureau: Fate and Free Will, by Carl Kozlowski
Carl Kozlowski is a journalist and standup comedian who recently won the World-Famous Laugh Factory’s “America’s Funniest Reporter” Contest. . Writer-director George Nolfi discusses the spiritual takeaway of his new film George Nolfi is one of Hollywood’s rising writers of…
Hipster Christianity: Can Following Jesus be ‘Cool’, by Bret McCracken
In his new book, ‘Hipster Christianity: When Church and Cool Collide’ (Baker, 2010) Brett McCracken continues the generations-old conversation about the relationship between Christ and culture; exploring the preoccupation of some churches with being relevant, trendy, and, well, hip. Can churches be cool without becoming lukewarm?
Monica Macer, Writer for LOST, Prison Break, (and Nashville) Shares Her Inspiration
Monica Macer got her big break as a staff writer on the first season of the ABC hit show “LOST.” Monica then spent two seasons on the Fox show, “Prison Break” before moving on to NBC’s “Knight Rider.” Monica is currently serving on the writing staff of MTV’s scripted show “Teen Wolf” as a co-producer.
Bono Interview: Grace over Karma, by Michka Assayas
“Religion can be the enemy of God. It’s often what happens when God, like Elvis, has left the building.” – Bono
Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College Campuses
While college enrollment is at an all-time high, college learning may be at an all-time low.