Theology & Spirituality

Weekly Reads (February 21)

Happy weekend, dear readers!

Here is a round-up of different religion, theology, and current events articles from our own authors and across the internet.

The following articles do not necessarily reflect the views or mission of Conciliar Post. These articles have been selected based on their prevalence across popular blogs and social media and their relevance to current events. We invite you to engage in friendly and positive discussion about these articles.

If you read a thought-provoking or well-written article that did not make this list, please share the link with us in the comments section.

Conciliar Post

George Aldhizer, “Sects Positions: Jehovah’s Witnesses and the End of the World

Chris Casberg, “Book Review: The Skeletons in God’s Closet

Johanna Byrkett, “Rising From Ruin

Sarah Carlson, “A Change in Perspective: One Woman’s Journey into Eastern Orthodoxy

Nicholai Stuckwisch, “To Prove a Point

Jacob Prahlow, “Thinking with The Middle Ages

From Our Authors

Jacob Prahlow, Pursuing Veritas, “Reflections on the Institute of Creation Research

Ben Cabe, Ben Cabe Blog, “Becoming a Healing Presence” (Book Review)

Amanda Barber, Amanda Barber, “Wondering

Ryan Shinkel, Values & Capitalism, Christian Europe, Inventor of Liberty: Part II

Across the Internet

Brittany Baldwin, The Imaginative Conservative, “The Season of Lent: A Call to Say Yes

Jim Infantine, First Things, “‘We Hide the Word ‘Catholic’ From Prospective Students’: A New Jesuit Approach to Higher Education?”

Christopher Tollefsen, Ethika Politika, “Pornography, God, and Universities

George Weigel, First Things, “Ukraine: Disinformation and Confusion

Christopher J. Hale, Time, “Pope Francis’ Guide to Lent: What You Should Give Up This Year

Laura Norris

Laura Norris

Laura Norris is a Catholic, freelance writer, running coach, and outdoor enthusiast. She holds a master's degree in Theological Studies and now works as a running blogger and coach as, in the words of St. Ignatius Loyola, "a woman for others" in helping others live a healthy life and achieve their goals. She and her husband live on the Eastside of Seattle and spend their time running their own businesses and hiking in the mountains.

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