It seems reasonable to me that “unselfish” behavior in animals or humans can be similarly and variously explained by some combination of altruism, protective instincts, and reciprocal behavior. Why would we assume that humans are different than other animals, that humans are inherently “good” or “bad,” or that altruistic behavior in humans or other animals is NOT natural?

Nations rise and fall, and religions rise and fall. Species evolve and face extinction. If human beings are still here in 2,000 years, will the religions of our day still exist?

Anyone who studies mythology will recognize that many aspects of the Christian story are common archetypes in other traditions.

Pope Leo XIV recently delivered an address expressing appreciation for the Eastern Catholic churches. I think that the Pope was talking about introspection, reflection and reparation.

This is a sermon that I delivered at a Christian worship service at Juliette Fowler Communities in Dallas, Texas.

Many observers conclude that self-actualization and self-transcendence are complementary.

A good friend is a well-known personality in the religious deconstruction space. He was asked to speak at a progressive Christian church about deconstructing religion while remaining in church. 

Why should we care who is a REAL Christian? For that matter, what is a REAL Christian, and why should we care if we are REAL Christians?

Many people who left the Church are NOT coming back.

For years, the Catholic Church has seen dramatic declines in Mass attendance. Many agree that the Catholic Church needs sweeping changes.

As science informs us, we are increasingly unlikely to believe unbelievable things.

Cities change. Churches change. How will we accommodate change, while retaining what is worthy in our cultures and traditions?

Should we be concerned that society is becoming more secular? Give me lovers, rather than believers, any day.

Some people want churches to focus on values, not just beliefs.

Recall that there are 45,000 Christian denominations, who almost never agree. Imagine that all 2.4 billion Christians agree that we should follow Jesus. What does it mean to follow Jesus?

What is the future of Christianity? Can Christianity be more experiential, more nuanced, and more respectful of science?

There are more than 45,000 forms of Christianity worldwide, and they disagree on the fundamentals. What beliefs are fundamental to Christianity?

Many people are leaving church over questions of belief or doctrine. How are people who are leaving church maintaining spiritual practices?

Many people are leaving church because of some speculative doctrines, supernatural beliefs, and unkind practices that they found in church. Where are they finding community after leaving church?

Christianity uniquely emphasizes creeds, exclusive claims and evangelization, compared to many other religions.