Analytical Thinking Doesn’t Make People Less Religious

(ANALYSIS) A culture that laughs off the parting of the Red Sea will nod along when a man declares himself a woman. A culture that calls the Jesus’ resurrection absurd will assure you civilization can thrive after dismantling family, faith and biology. Walking on water is preposterous. Walking away from every inherited moral guardrail is sophisticated.

If You Haven’t Profiled The Catholic Apologist Scott Hahn, Now’s The Time To Act

(ANALYSIS) The Guy cannot recall any “legacy media” coverage of Scott Hahn, the influential U.S. Catholic lay theologian. If you haven’t done a feature on this fascinating Ohioan, here’s the ideal news peg — Pope Francis’ Synod of Bishops that begins at the Vatican Oct. 4.

AnalysisRichard OstlingSeptember 22, 2023GetReligion, Richard Ostling, Dick Ostling, Scott Hahn, Catholic Church, Christianity, Apologetics, Timothy Dolan, Synod on SynodalityComment

Are Religious Debates Fruitful?

(OPINION) For the last 40 years, I have engaged in scores of public debates on religious subjects, sometimes drawing passionate, standing-room-only crowds. But are the debates actually fruitful? Do they bring more heat than light? Do they really change anyone’s mind?

Opinion, Analysis, Christianity, Judaism, North AmericaDr. Michael BrownApril 8, 2023Dr. Michael Brown, Ask Dr. Brown, Debate, Messianic Jews, Christianity, Judaism, Enlightenment, Apologetics, Michael Brown, Dave Gettleman, Bernard StarrComment

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries to Change its Name, Remove Founder Content

Ravi Zacharias International Ministries will change its name and remove content from late founder Ravi Zacharias from its website and social media platforms, RZIM CEO Sarah Davis said in a statement. Davis said the organization will discontinue the use of “The Zacharias Institute” brand immediately and that content to be removed includes publications and videos.