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Don’t try to make sense of the chaotic calendar process
If anyone attempts to look at the calendar with a view of rationality, the eyes will cross and surrender in confusion. The 365 days of the solar year do not divide easily by 12. It may be that 30 days has September but why shortchange February?
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Article on ‘Jesus’ Wife’ papyrus delayed for more testing
(RNS) The Harvard Theological Review is postponing publication of a major article on the papyrus fragment in which Jesus seems to refer to his wife, raising further doubts about a discovery that was set to turn Christian history on its head when it was announced last September.
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Forgive us our biases, as we forgive
Bias is a two-edged sword. It pushes families to love their most difficult members but also leads to violence and hate. The two most volcanic subjects, religion and politics, are often forbidden at the dinner table to preserve the peace.
Why is bias so strong? Three recent studies demonstrate the power and pervasiveness of bias in our lives before, during, and after we’ve made our decisions.
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New Muslim prayer mat sheds light when facing Mecca
A new illuminated prayer mat lights up to show Muslims the way to face Mecca.
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