Thought-provoking
Death in modern America
(6 minute read)
The execution of Lisa Montgomery must be a wake-up call to America, argues Monica Amendola, who sees the state-sponsored killing of citizens as a grim practice which has had its day.
What will the new United States’ presidency mean to the world’s Muslims?
(6 minute read)
As President Biden prepares to take office, Hajra Rehman highlights the areas that need attention in the United States’ relationship with the Islamic world.
The Epiphany star: still shining after all these years
(10 minute read)
Joseph Evans sees the star which, tradition has it, guided the Wise Men to Jesus as an ancient form of the internet. And he argues that, two millennia on, the tale continues to be relevant for believers and unbelievers alike.
Who needs Christmas cards?
(3 minute read)
Naomi Woodcock urges us to use the festivities to reach out and rekindle friendships old and new.
The making of the great British Christmas
(8 minute read)
The feast described in carols and schmaltzy TV adverts is a complicated patchwork of cultures constantly evolving, as Adam Brocklehurst reveals.
Science and religion: old enemies or unconscious friends?
(12 minute read)
Theodore McKeever offers a path through a minefield of misunderstanding.
Soothing an angry world
Adamah is one year old today and the articles it has published in its first year of life show it is meeting a pressing need.
A love that is not transactional
(6 minute read)
Advent can speak to us of authenticity in our relationships, believes Nicole Law.
Remembering everyone’s Rabbi
(8 minute read)
When a voice of reason dies, it’s time to listen again to its wisdom. We could all benefit from the gentle and wise insights of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, says Benedict Rogers.
Don’t interrupt!
(8 minute read)
The golden rule for effective and enriching dialogue is simple to state, but devilishly difficult to put into practice, as Andrew Scott found out.
