History
08/09/00 - Reading the Constitution
The future of religious freedom depends upon how we interpret the Constitution. When read narrowly, as conservative textualists tend to, then all freedom become much narrower. When read broadly, however, greater freedom for more people is ensured.05/10/00 - Holy Foreskin!
Read about some of the interesting relics which were popular among Christians during the Middle Ages - including Jesus' foreskin! Actually, there were about of dozen of Jesus' foreskins distributed around Europe, with different churches fighting over who had the genuine article. But why?04/19/00 - Miracles and Chrisitan History
There is a paradox in Christianity - it relies upon historical records for it validity, but that reliance does not allow the acceptance of miracle stories. Read about how this paradox comes about...03/22/00 - Timelines of Religious History
Comparative timelines of religious history: chronologies of events, people and places presented in a cross-indexed, comparative manner.03/01/00 - Religious Liberty
Understanding religious liberty and religious freedom in America requires understanding the varying and often contradictory court decisions which have been made in this area. So, this site will begin presenting summaries and expalantions of major Supreme Court decisions dealing with religion and religious freedom.02/09/00 - Ancient Skepticisms
Skepticism and Critique of both religion and theism are sometimes thought to be relatively recent developments. But this is not true - they occurred long ago in a wide variety of cultures.02/02/00 - Technology and Religion, Technology as Religion
Some think that technology and religion are ultimately incompatible. But it can be argued that promoting technology is often caused by religious impulses.12/01/99 - Hitler's Pope: Legacy and Controversy
Controversy around the book Hitler's Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII and the authoritarian legacy of Pius XII.11/17/99 - Hitler's Pope?
A new book argues that Pope Pius XII could have done quite a lot more to help the Jews during World War II. More than that, Corwell convincingly argues that Pius' own polices and dogmas aided Hitler in remarkable ways.09/30/99 - Pelagian Heresy
Are we capable of choosing to do good on our own, or are we born hopelessly corrupt? A debate as old as Christianity, it is still relevant today.09/02/99 - Crime, Christianity & Early America
Some people argue that crime in contemporary America has increased due to a people nt having enough religion - especially Christianity - in their lives. But what was it like when Christianity was closely involved with American criminal justice?08/18/99 - Religion & Violence in History III
It is being argued that religion will prevent violence - but what does history tell us? History suggests that religion promotes rather than prevents violence. This week: Bible Wars, 20th Century Europe and 20th Century America.08/05/99 - Religion & Violence in History II
It is being argued that religion will prevent violence - but what does history tell us? History suggests that religion promotes rather than prevents violence. This week: Witch Hunts and the Reformation.07/22/99 - Religion & Violence in History I
It is being argued that religion will prevent violence - but what does history tell us? History suggests that religion promotes rather than prevents violence. First up: the early years and the Inquisition.03/31/99 - Religious Wars in the Balkans
In what ways are the conflicts in the Balkans, like in Bosnia or Kosovo, ultimately reducible to religious hatred?03/21/99 - History & the Bible
Most people don't know nearly as much about either the bible or history as they usually assume. Review of two books: one on the bible and one on history.01/27/99 - Freud, Religion & Atheism
Freud had a many things to say about religion - some unsupportable, but other insights are really fantastic. Let's explore some of what he wrote...
01/07/99 - Papal Infallibilty?
Why and how is the pope supposed to be infallible? Learn about some of the odd dealings behind this Catholic dogma.
11/25/98 - Bible, Race & Slavery
Few contemporary Christians would interpret their Bible as condoning slavery, but in honor of the so-called "National Bible Week," let's take the time to investigate the matter. What does the Bible have to say on slavery, and how have the relevant passages been interpreted in the past?11/04/98 - Profiles in Courage: Galileo
Christianity has a history. That's seems like an obvious statement, but in practice many people forget it and treat "Christianity" like a monolithic belief system which has been static throughout time. Let's explore some of the issues which have divided Christians over the years.10/14/98 - Profiles in Courage: Copernicus
What did the Copernican revolution mean for humanity, and what sort of religious opposition did Copernicus have to overcome?
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