Some see religion as the cause of war in the Middle East. Often it is the rationale in the United States for harmful policies on abortion, gender rights and immigration.

For me, Genesis 1, mud season, and life have a lot in common. This creation story describes a place of wind and water, and “complete chaos” (Gen 1:2). It’s a ...

There are many ways a people can lose their freedom. The most obvious is invasion by another power.