Religion and Civic Life

Christian Easter concept. Jesus Christ resurrection. Empty tomb of Jesus with light. Born to Die, Born to Rise.

^{Scott S. Powell
April 6, 2023
Religion and Civic Life}

Jesus Christ’s Resurrection: The Best Documented Event of Ancient History

_{Scott S. Powell
April 6, 2023
Religion and Civic Life}

It turns out that Easter, which has its ultimate meaning in the resurrection, is one of ancient history’s most carefully scrutinized and best-attested events. The resurrection is real and changes everything. Easter is the commemoration and celebration of the single event that transformed the world forever. Read More ›

Aerial view of historic church steeple and sunset in Beaufort, South Carolina.

^{Bruce Chapman
January 25, 2023
Religion and Civic Life}

Religious Freedom is the First Freedom — and You Can Help Save It

_{Bruce Chapman
January 25, 2023
Religion and Civic Life}

The International Religious Freedom Summit this weekend (January 31-February 1) comes at a moment when people of faith all over the world are under growing pressure. Read More ›

Christmas tree outdoor with snow, lights bokeh around, and snow falling, Christmas atmosphere.

^{Scott S. Powell
December 23, 2022
Religion and Civic Life}

Without Christmas, There Would Be No United States

_{Scott S. Powell
December 23, 2022
Religion and Civic Life}

As a Christian holiday, Christmas is foundational to America’s original character. Read More ›

Silhouettes of people in a bright in the pop rock concert in front of the stage. Hands with gesture Horns. That rocks. Party in a club

^{Andrew McDiarmid
July 4, 2022
Citizen Leadership, Religion and Civic Life}

This July 4th, I Will Gladly Take Billie Joe Armstrong’s American Citizenship

_{Andrew McDiarmid
July 4, 2022
Citizen Leadership, Religion and Civic Life}

In reality, I don’t need to take Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong’s place as a citizen. There’s room in America for anyone who is willing to love this country and respect the values on which it was built. Read More ›

Closeup shot of prayer candles with dark background

^{Scott S. Powell
June 2, 2022
Religion and Civic Life}

The Mass Shooting in Uvalde, Texas Calls Us to Spiritual And Moral Revival

_{Scott S. Powell
June 2, 2022
Religion and Civic Life}

After getting over the pain and grieving of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting, many people and so-called experts have weighed in—offering more of the same old responses that have followed other similar tragic incidents. Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
March 8, 2022
Religion and Civic Life}

Rediscovering America

_{Scott S. Powell
March 8, 2022
Religion and Civic Life}

The only book ever written in the history genre that succinctly tells the progressive and redemptive course of America as revealed in the stories behind the American holidays. Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
December 25, 2021
Religion and Civic Life}

The Advent of Christ Changed the World Forever

_{Scott S. Powell
December 25, 2021
Religion and Civic Life}

For Christians, Christmas is a unique time of joy associated with the birth of the savior Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection make possible a personal and intimate relationship with God. Read More ›

Traditional Easter ham dinner. Top down view table scene on a dark wood background. Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, eggs, hot cross buns and carrot cake.

^{Jay W. Richards
April 3, 2021
Religion and Civic Life}

Easter: Let’s Feast!

_{Jay W. Richards
April 3, 2021
Religion and Civic Life}

I’ve written at length in this series about fasting, but have not said much about feasting. I did that for two reasons. First, few of us know why or we how should fast. And second, if we don’t know why we should fast, we may lose the meaning of feasting as well. Read More ›

^{Scott S. Powell
April 4, 2020
Religion and Civic Life}

America Needs a New Declaration of Equal Justice Under the Law

_{Scott S. Powell
April 4, 2020
Religion and Civic Life}

In prior times of war, crisis, suffering, and loss of life from causes outside the U.S., Americans of both parties would pull together and focus on what can be done to quickly help, alleviate, and solve the problem. No longer. The COVID-19 crisis provides us a window into our national social and spiritual health, and what we see from much of America’s Left as expressed in the media and Democrat Party reveals a degree and strain of moral impoverishment we haven’t seen before. The COVID-19 crisis in America will pass as all such virus epidemics do, but an overriding issue and question that will remain for the American future is: Do we have sufficient courage and determination to successfully deal with the internal threats and contradictions that jeopardize the future viability of the United States and its Constitution? Read More ›

^{Michael Egnor
March 30, 2020
Intelligent Design, Religion and Civic Life}

Are Evangelicals “Crippling” Our Coronavirus Response?

_{Michael Egnor
March 30, 2020
Intelligent Design, Religion and Civic Life}

Evangelicals didn’t cause thus plague, and we desperately need the courage and wisdom that evangelicals have always brought to bear against pandemics. They deserve better than this slander. We would be wise to look closely at the real ideological and scientific “consensus” — a wholly secular consensus — that inflicted this misery on humanity. Read More ›