Life & Culture
Medieval theology has an old take on a new problem − AI responsibility
By Mike Kirby and David Danks — September 12, 2024
(The Conversation) — Autonomous AI is still designed by people − so who or what is really responsible for its actions? For centuries, theologians have posed similar questions about mankind and God.
Polyamorists look for their place in church as the practice loses its taboo
By Kathryn Post — September 9, 2024
As Russell M. Nelson turns 100, a look back at one of the words that will define his legacy – and the controversial term’s 200-year history
By Konden Smith Hansen — September 5, 2024
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Trump’s die-hard support may be explained by one of his most misunderstood character traits – ‘charisma’
By Michael Scott Bryant — September 4, 2024
(The Conversation) — Throughout modern history, charismatic leaders have shown their extraordinary ability to elicit devotion to themselves and their causes.
Season Two of ‘The Rings of Power’ finds light in unexpected places
By Tyler Huckabee — August 29, 2024
(RNS) — ‘The Lord of the Rings’ prequel offers parallels that might give divided Americans a little hope.
Retirement doesn’t just raise financial concerns – it can also mean feeling unmoored and irrelevant
By Marianne Janack — August 29, 2024
(The Conversation) — If you have spent 40 years of your life working 40 hours a week, retirement isn’t just a financial consideration, writes a philosopher.
Taliban reject UN concerns over laws banning women’s voices and bare faces in public
By Associated Press — August 29, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Wednesday issued the country’s first set of laws to discourage vice and promote virtue. They include a requirement for a woman to conceal her face, body and voice outside the home. They also ban images of living beings, such as photographs.
Each Jewish couple’s story starts long before the wedding − and so does the celebration of their life together
By Shulamit Reinharz — August 28, 2024
(The Conversation) — Jewish traditions to mark a marriage often involve ceremonies and celebrations before the big day, whether it’s a ritual bath or even a fiance’s conversion to Judaism.
Carlos Whittaker spent seven weeks screen-free. Here’s how his idea of God changed.
By Ellie Davis — August 23, 2024
(RNS) — The former worship pastor emphasizes that ‘Reconnected’ isn’t another book about why phones are bad. Instead, it’s about the beautiful things on the other side of the phone.
Ancient ‘heresies’ set to Gungor’s music in new Pelagius musical
By Kathryn Post — August 22, 2024
(RNS) — Michael and Lisa Gungor will be in the audience as the curtain raises on ‘Pelagius’ in Atlanta this weekend.
Hindu summer campers come for the mantras, stay for the memories
By Richa Karmarkar — August 20, 2024
(RNS) — After the Hindu Heritage Youth Camp’s first year at its new campsite, these summer campers look back on a summer of education: for youth, by youth.
Prison drama ‘Sing Sing’ captures faith of the formerly incarcerated
By Zachary Lee — August 16, 2024
(RNS) — Based on the real-life story of an arts program, the film follows inmates who form a theater troupe while serving their sentences, processing their emotions through musical performance and acting.
A mass circumcision is marketed to tourists in a remote area of Uganda. Some are angrily objecting.
By Rodney Muhumuza — August 15, 2024
NEAR MOUNT ELGON, Uganda (AP) — Locals question their king over the very public presentation of Imbalu, the ritualized circumcision of thousands of boys every other year in this remote community near Uganda’s border with Kenya.
‘Comedy is my dharma,’ say creators of new Hindu podcast, ‘Shakti Punch’
By Richa Karmarkar — August 14, 2024
(RNS) — In their new podcast, comedian Pranav Behari and producer Adi Parige hope to reach modern American Hindus through relatable, humorous spirituality.
Five powerful faith moments at the Paris Olympics
By Ellie Davis and Chloë-Arizona Fodor — August 12, 2024
(RNS) — Athletes have long attributed faith to their success on the field. Paris was no exception.
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