Explainer: The Trumps’ conflict of interest issues
Conflict of interest laws are often not cut and dried. They involve interpretation by lawyers within the Justice Department and judges.
What the Leo Frank case tells us about the dangers of fake news
Fake news has been used in the past to feed into people's fears and prejudices. A particularly poignant story from 1913 relates to the wrongful conviction of an innocent man named Leo Frank.
The changing nature of sacred spaces
Even as congregations decline, chapels, meditation and prayer rooms are evolving as spaces of multi-faith worship and quiet reflection.
Bible classes in schools can lead to strife among neighbors
In the early 19th century Catholics were persecuted for refusing to participate in Protestant Bible reading in schools. In many schools, those opting out of Bible classes are harassed, even today.
Why it’s time for the Mormon Church to revisit its diverse past
Mormons today are highly diverse community. Of the 15.6 million members in 2016, only 6.5 million were in America. Church materials are published in 188 languages. What are the challenges?
How a Christian movement is growing rapidly in the midst of religious decline
A Christian movement led by popular independent religious entrepreneurs, often referred to as 'apostles,' is changing the religious landscape of America.
The Case for Christ: What’s the evidence for the resurrection?
The movie 'The Case for Christ' is released this weekend. A scholar takes a close look at the claims for the historicity of Jesus' resurrection.
How Ayn Rand’s ‘elitism’ lives on in the Trump administration
Despite promises to rural working class, a philosopher argues, the Republican Party is still under the influence of the elitism of novelist Ayn Rand.
What history reveals about surges in anti-Semitism and anti-immigrant sentiments
The U.S. saw an increase in anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant sentiments in the period between World War I and World War II. Here's why it matters to know that history today.
Gut check: Researchers develop measures to capture moral judgments and empathy
Asking people about morality and empathy may not yield sincere answers. Moral sentiments, can, indeed, be measured.
Supreme Court justices in the pews and on the bench – and where Neil Gorsuch fits in
Judge Gorsuch was raised Catholic and later became an Episcopalian. An expert on Church-State issues says don't read too much into religion as an indicator of judicial philosophy.
What would MLK do if he were alive today: Six essential reads
Martin Luther King Jr. led one of the most successful, nonviolent resistance movements in American history. Here's a roundup of key coverage from our archive.
What’s the point of an ethics course?
Ethical dilemmas arise not because someone did not know the ethical rules. Instead, they arise when individuals are unable to identify the relevant ethical principle at the time of crisis.