THE JESUITS IN CHINA: 1842 to 1954

July 2018

The Prosperity Gospel: Dangerous and Different

The “prosperity gospel” is a well-known theological current emerging from the neo-Pentecostal evangelical movements. At its heart is the belief…

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Science and Religion in Ian G. Barbour

Ian Graeme Barbour (1923-2013) was someone rather rare: a physicist and a theologian. Born in Beijing, in the course of…

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Miguel Ángel Fiorito and popular religiosity in Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s formation

Since his election on March 13, 2013, among the many questions posed regarding the person and history of Pope Francis…

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The Jesuits in China, 1842 to 1954

In 1582 Michele Ruggieri and Matteo Ricci were the first Jesuits to be allowed into China. This first period of…

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Diversity and Communion among the First Christians: The genesis of the New Testament

A considerable effort needs to be made to become immersed in the religious world of the first century. It involves…

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Catholic Education, Faith and Vocational Discernment

Introduction The Church has convoked a synod to examine “how she can lead young people to recognize and accept the…

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The Legacy of Karl Marx

When asked about the criterion for recognizing the greatness of a philosopher, Hegel suggested we let two centuries pass and…

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Big Data and Ethical Challenges

The poor in the 21st century, as well as the cash poor, are the ignorant, the naive and the exploited…

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