Why Some Societies Practiced Ritual Human Sacrifice - The New York Times April 7, 2016The killing of some lower-status members helped set up and maintain social strata and helped cement the power of the ruling class.Source: Why Some Societies Practiced Ritual Human Sacrifice - The New York Times
Rev. Robert Palladino, Scribe Who Shaped Apple’s Fonts, Dies at 83 - The New York Times March 22, 2016Father Palladino was a world-renowned master of calligraphy who taught Steve Jobs the importance — and aesthetics — of scripts.Source: Rev. Robert Palladino, Scribe Who Shaped Apple’s Fonts, Dies at 83 - The New York Times
The hidden ethics battle in the Planned Parenthood fetal tissue scandal July 26, 2015Religion News Servicehttp://www.religionnews.com/2015/07/23/hidden-ethics-battle-planned-parenthood-fetal-tissue-scandal/
De Blasio, Inspired by Francis, Describes an Evolving Relationship With Faith July 24, 2015The New York Timeshttp://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/23/nyregion/de-blasio-inspired-by-francis-describes-an-evolving-relationship-with-faith.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Outspoken Theologian Ousted from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod July 24, 2015Sojournershttps://sojo.net/articles/outspoken-theologian-ousted-lutheran-church-missouri-synod
Pope Francis Invites Climate Change-Fighting Mayors To The Vatican July 22, 2015The Huffington Posthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pope-francis-invites-climate-change-fighting-mayors-to-the-vatican_55acf6e3e4b0caf721b323f8
Finding organ donors among Qatar's Muslim community July 16, 2015Al Jazeerahttp://www.aljazeera.com/news/2015/07/finding-organ-donors-qatar-muslim-community-150713090541298.html
Church of England governing body approves divestment policy July 16, 2015The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/jul/14/church-of-england-governing-body-approves-divestment-policy
At 80, the Dalai Lama is just getting started July 10, 2015Religion News Servicehttp://www.religionnews.com/2015/07/09/80-dalai-lama-just-getting-started/
Calif. Birthday Celebrations Reinforce Dalai Lama's Global Presence July 8, 2015National Public Radiohttp://www.npr.org/2015/07/08/421083659/calif-birthday-celebrations-reinforce-dalai-lamas-global-presence