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Global Affairs Today / June 20, 2021
Do We Really Understand Religious Freedom?
Religious freedom is something that many of us simply take for granted. But do we really understand all the rights and responsibilities it brings? We take a closer look at this fundamental human right.
Global Affairs Today / June 13, 2021
Welcoming Strangers: What Do We Owe Refugees and Migrants?
The world is experiencing a surge in the numbers of people fleeing violence or poverty and this humanitarian crisis has raised many difficult questions. We take a closer look at how faith informs our attitude toward migrants and refugees.
Global Affairs Today / May 30, 2021
The Lost Art of Civil Discourse
In many countries around the world, it seems like the public discourse is getting louder, angrier and more polarized. We’re asking: Is there a way to cut through all the noise and restore calmer, more respectful ways of disagreeing?
Global Affairs Today / May 23, 2021
Racism in a Global Context
Racism is as old as history itself and its influence around the globe is pervasive. We ask some hard questions about what racism looks like within different societies and how it continues to shape our world in countless ways.
Revival for Mission / May 20, 2021
Ambassadors for Christ
As an official ambassador for the United States, The Honorable Kathryn Proffitt exemplified what it means to represent a country and its head of state. As a Seventh-day Adventist, she sees many parallels in what it means to be an Ambassador for Christ and seeks to help others embrace their mission as they look to Jesus as the Master Ambassador.
Global Affairs Today / May 16, 2021
Blasphemy and Free Speech
In many countries, criticizing religion or even expressing religious doubt can land you with a fine, a jail sentence, or—in some cases—the death penalty. We’re exploring the tragedy of blasphemy and apostasy laws and asking what these can teach us about learning to accept others whose beliefs are different to our own.
Global Affairs Today / May 09, 2021
Prophecies and Politics: The Impact of Conspiracy Theories
It seems like conspiracy theories are on the rise everywhere—they’re in our social media feeds and even repeated within our circles of friends and family. We’re asking: How do these theories gain power, and how can we sort fact from fiction?
Global Affairs Today / May 02, 2021
Can the Government Really Do That? Covid Restrictions on Worship
As governments around the world closed houses of worship in response to Covid-19, many people began to ask: How far can governments legitimately restrict my religious practice? We dig deep into questions about how robust our religious freedoms really are.
Global Affairs Today / April 25, 2021
Faith in the Workplace
We don’t leave our faith behind us when we go to work each day. But sometimes accommodating religious practice and belief on the job can be challenging. We explore our rights and responsibilities when it comes to faith in the workplace.