Perhaps you've heard the recent announcement by a group of physicists that they have seen hints of a subatomic particle called the Higgs boson. You may have even heard it called the 'God particle' because it's so important.   So what's the big deal? Throughout the past century, a model …

By Blogger Mark Kadel As Christians around the world celebrate the birth Jesus Christ, we are reminded that his family also suffered persecution and oppression at the hands of those who were misinformed about their circumstances. As those of us who work with immigration issues and refugees know, Jesus and …

They didn't wave signs or urge passersby to sound their horns. This time, the protesters were silent. They sat on stools or on the ground, hands folded loosely in their laps, eyes closed with a candle flickering by their side. Others cupped the candle in their hands and quietly paced …

Christopher Hitchens, the acid-tongued atheist and lovably roguish essayist, has met his maker (or not) at age 62. Saith Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, a friend and sparring partner: “He was religion's most vociferous enemy but you could not help but develop an affection for him due to his warmth, wit, and, bizarre …

The killing of Osama bin Laden and the reactions it provoked in faith communities was the top religion story of the year, according to a Religion Newswriters Association survey. Congress's hearings on radicalization amongAmerican Muslimswas voted the No. 2 story, followed by the indictment of Catholic Bishop Robert Finn of K.C. on charges of failing …

COLUMBIA, MO — The death of Osama bin Laden — which spurred discussions among people of faith on issues of forgiveness, peace, justice and retribution was voted the No. 1 Religion Story of 2011 by the nation's leading religion journalists. The 2011 survey of Religion Newswriters Association (RNA) members marks …