The Humanevangelist: What Cultural Appropriation on a Global Stage Can Teach Us

Imitation, they say, is the sincerest form of flattery. Why, then, is Russian singer, techno songwriter/mixer, DJ, and dentist Nina Kraviz in a world of trouble over her new cornrows? Looked at one way, the... Read More
The Humanevangelist: When Liberal Theology Goes Off the Deep End

"Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel." —Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 23:24 I'm generally a fan of liberal religionists—Christian, Jewish, Muslim, or whatever. They accept science, form welcoming communities... Read More
The Humanevangelist: If the Pope Can’t Change the Church, Who Can? Everyday Catholics, That’s Who

Seen in the light of Catholic doctrine, Pope Francis may appear to be the most powerful person in the world. He has authority (backed by God) over some 1.2 billion people spread across every continent.... Read More
The Humanevangelist: Time for the Catholic Laity to Take Control

More than a billion Catholics have no vote or voice in how their church operates. Revelation after revelation of high-level child-abuse conspiracies have failed to shift power. But now, eight centuries after Magna Carta trimmed... Read More
The Humanevangelist: Holding Kids Hostage Is Un-American and Inhuman

Read the AHA Board statement on southern border policy here. “Like animals in a cage.” That's how a federal contractor describes the warehousing of children stripped from their parents at the border. If you’re a... Read More
The Humanevangelist: The Austin Bomber and Our Need for Narrative

What’s the story with Mark Conditt, the Austin terror suspect who blew himself up as police closed in? That’s what we all want to know. Instinctively, we yearn for a storyline that tells us who... Read More
The Humanevangelist: To Censor Government Scientists Is to Undermine Democracy

The administration of George W. Bush was not known for gushing green. On the contrary, it brushed aside the views of mainstream climate scientists, both inside and outside the government. By comparison with the Trump... Read More