How does theology bear witness, speak to what remains, finally, unspeakable?
Theology
Posted inArts & Culture, Faith
Remembering Johann Baptist Metz
Rest In Peace: Johann Baptist Metz was the theologian who made the modern academy.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: How can Christians care for creation?
In his new book, Christopher Steck recommends a relationship of kinship to animals rather than one of dominion or stewardship.
Posted inArts & Culture, Television
The street philosophy book behind the ‘Wu-Tang’ television miniseries
“Wu-Tang: An American Saga” is exposing millions more to the role of spirituality in RZA’s life, career and role in Wu-Tang Clan.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Two new books on salvation ask the ultimate question: Are you saved?
Two new books show that Christian approaches to salvation are not as monolithic as one might think.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Review: Why did so many Catholics leave after Vatican II?
What makes ‘Mass Exodus’ a must-read is careful attention to the qualitative analysis related to disaffiliation from the church.
Posted inFaith, News
Pope Francis gives Ratzinger Award to philosopher Charles Taylor and Jesuit Father Paul Bere
Charles Taylor is a philosopher who has focused much of his work on secularism; Father Paul Bere is known particularly for his contributions to developing an African theology.
Posted inArts & Culture, Books
Martha Nussbaum respects the Cynic-Stoic tradition—but she’s ready to correct it
In her brilliant new book, Martha Nussbaum argues for a thrilling vision: the whole biosphere conceived and treated as a “cosmic city,” in which humans carefully do their part to ensure that the capabilities of all creatures can be activated as much as possible.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Top five takeaways from the Amazon synod
What were the results of the Amazon synod?
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
What Dorothy Day can teach us about prudence and discernment
This interview first appeared in the Fall 2019 issue of In Our Time, the newsletter of the Dorothy Day Guild, edited by Carolyn Zablotny.