In a world increasingly shaped by secularism and scientific empiricism, a paradox emerges: the enduring belief that history has direction, meaning and purpose—a secularized form of providentialism.

It was written early in human history and rewritten over and ... Humankind may never comprehend the true nature of a god or fully understand the cosmos. The notion that one can know the mind ...

The human quest for transcendence and meaning has not disappeared with modernity, but has adapted to the evolving cultural ...

We should focus less on our Latin motto, “Under God’s Power She Flourishes ... toward the very end, a short “secular human blessing.” The poem “Mindful” by Mary Oliver spoke abstractly about nature.

A scholar of medieval Christianity explores the history of Christians who spoke out, unafraid to risk official censure or even death.

Let’s draw on the defiant wisdom of Frederick Douglass as Trump carries out a blitzkrieg against democracy in the US.

On the week the world observes the first anniversary of his death, many continue to puzzle over why the Russian politician ...

Both are species of cowardice.” The right cared nothing for either Jennifer or Melissa, or for their mothers. Their pain only ...

At Gulargambone Primary in 1952, Donald, who always sat down the back of the demountable classroom, reckoned it was Poland ...

Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law ... and claimed to replace them as God’s chosen people. The Gospel of John in the New Testament accused Jews of being Satan’s children, while ...

Thomas Aquinas shaped Catholic doctrine for centuries, arguing for faith based on reason and science, and offering five logical 'proofs' for the existence of god. But he also transformed secular ...