On Dec. 21, 2020, Jupiter and Saturn will cross paths in the night’s sky and for a brief moment, they will appear to shine together as one body.
Read More »The many stories of Diwali share a common theme of triumph of justice
As many Indian Americans celebrate the election of the first Black and South Asian woman, Kamala Harris, to the White House, many will also be celebrating the festival of Diwali on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Read More »How you can help veterans every day
As the nation celebrates our 17 million living veterans, it is also important to know that the number of these heroes who are ending their own lives prematurely is rising.
Read More »COVID-19 has shone a light on the millennia-old balance between public and private worship
This is not the first time tensions between private worship and public expressions of religion have been felt. As a scholar of the Bible, Judaism and Christianity, I am aware that even thousands of years ago private piety and public expressions of religion existed in a delicate balance – one that is not a simple either/or proposition.
Read More »Labor Day celebrates earning a living, but remember what work really means
From her perspective, money does not solve the core problems of joblessness. Instead, work provides vital opportunities to live more fully by helping others.
Read More »As the coronavirus rages in prisons, ethical issues of crime and punishment become more compelling
As a scholar who has studied penal policy in the U.S., it is clear that the coronavirus requires Americans to think hard about what is unjust and disproportionate punishment.
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