[Marcus Vincius De Matos, a lecturer in Public Law at Brunel University London and Board Member of ABUB (IFES-Brazil), graciously shared this article with ESN, concurrently published with Red Letter Christians] In this piece I reflect on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and conflicting notions of Christian Theology that have recently threatened it Human Rights are perhaps the most powerful discourse that emerged in the 20th century. No other narrative has so disturbed the world … [Read more...] about Christianity and Human Rights: Back to Basics
Christian Thought and Practice
Ash Wednesday and the Gift of Lent
We are delighted that Bobby Gross, author of Living the Christian Year and who has contributed previous series during Lent and Advent, has agreed to write a new series of Lenten reflections with future pieces appearing on Mondays beginning February 26. Why would anyone think of the penitential season of Lent as a gift? Forty or so days leading up to Good Friday and Easter Sunday during which we deprive ourselves of good things—like coffee or chocolate or wine or social media—and fast on certain days and generally … [Read more...] about Ash Wednesday and the Gift of Lent
Mathematics Through the Lens of Faith: A Path For Integration
We appreciate this latest contribution to our "Through the Lens of Faith" series. Matt Lunsford argues that integration is a two way street, so perhaps it would be fitting to add "and Faith Through the Lens of Mathematics" to the article title! We would also like to acknowledge that this article first appeared in the Fall 2023 edition of the Journal of the Union Faculty Forum under the title "Mathematics & Faith: A Path For Integration". We are grateful to Matt Lunsford and the Journal for permission to re-post this … [Read more...] about Mathematics Through the Lens of Faith: A Path For Integration
ESN Announces: American Scientific Association 2024 Winter Symposium
The Emerging Scholars Network has loved partnering with the American Scientific Affiliation for many years. Elaine Howard Ecklund is a friend and past ESN Conversation guest and so we were very excited to learn of her presentation this weekend at the ASA Winter Symposium. Here are the details! WHEN: Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 1:00 ETCOST: Free (a free-will donation is suggested)SPEAKER: Elaine Howard EcklundTITLE: Why Science and Faith Need Each Other REGISTER: Scan the … [Read more...] about ESN Announces: American Scientific Association 2024 Winter Symposium
Faith & Environment: Perspectives from Graduate Christian Students at Cornell University
“How will the legend of the Age of Trees Feel when the last tree falls in England? When the concrete spreads and the town conquers The country’s Heart; when contraceptive Tarmac’s laid where the farm has faded…” C.S. Lewis Environmental concern defines much of this generation. However, many Christian traditions —including some that we grew up in—present environmentalism and faith as mutually exclusive. Lynn White's influential paper, “The Historical Roots of Our Ecological Crisis,” was … [Read more...] about Faith & Environment: Perspectives from Graduate Christian Students at Cornell University