A few days ago, in one half of the world, President Obama and other members of the U.S. government were laughing and joking at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Meanwhile, in the other half, Nepal was erupting in panic and terror. In its initial response to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, being decimated...
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Editor’s Note: This letter is in response to being labelled “anti-Christian” by a student. When I began teaching religious studies at a “secular, public university” in Mississippi 11 years ago, I knew there would be days like this. I have been labeled “anti-Christian” by a student in public social media who has never asked me about my personal belief system—she...
I walk about campus on a Thursday like I do every weekday. As I approach the Union, I am surprised to see a crowd formed out front. Many are lying down on the pavement. Others are holding signs. Their content varies; some have slogans like “Hands up, don’t shoot!” but the most prevalent one is: “Black lives matter.” I check my phone. I rarely use the application...
