Culture and Review - Life and Death

Why the church needs a new foreign policy

Simon Barrow — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:11:46 +0000

The United States and the United Kingdom are being forced this month (March 2008) to reflect on the recent heritage of their military interventions. Who or what are we trusting in when we choose the way of the sword over the way of the Cross, asks Simon Barrow. Where does salvation lie?

Faith, grief and adjusting to death

Andrew J. Weaver — Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:32:58 +0000

There is a strong link between positive psychological adjustment to a death and one’s ability to deal with of the loss through one’s faith and religious practices, says Andrew J Weaver, a United Methodist minister and professional research psychologist.

Assessing Mel Gibson's Passion

Simon Barrow — Thu, 02 Nov 2006 12:14:18 +0000

Is Mel Gibson's film portrayal of Jesus' death helpful or hamful to life-giving religion and healthy politics?