To fully understand the Epistles of Paul and much of the teaching of the New Testament, one must first understand the context of the times and society in which they were written. What was society like in those Jewish, Greek, and Roman communities that allowed Christianity to suddenly flourish?
Almost a mile below the surface of the earth, in the U.S. state of South Dakota, scientists are building a machine that they hope will reveal why the universe exists (BBC, May 20, 2025). The DUNE project (Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment) is a collaboration between 1,400 scientists from 35 countries.
Recent developments with the Russo-Ukrainian war have created an opportunity for a new mediator of the conflict. “Pope Leo XIV… has signaled that the Vatican might be willing to mediate.
For as far back as I can remember, I’ve heard people say “I hope so” to express their desire for something to become a reality. They hoped they would pass the test, get the job, win the game, be accepted to college, or have success at whatever was their endeavor. How great is your hope?
Tens of millions of people vote each year with the hope of setting a course for a better future. Countries led by kings, dictators, and elected officials alike have all failed to produce the sustainable utopia that many envision. If mankind is to experience a better future, how will it be brought about? What is humanity’s best hope?