Two years ago, the Tatmadaw, as Burma’s military is called, staged yet another coup. To mark the unfortunate anniversary, last week many Burmese staged a “silent strike,” staying home. For those not engaged in open rebellion against the junta, especially…
What happens when an irresistible army meets the unmovable people? We may find out in Burma. The Southeast Asian country appears to be moving toward convulsion, collapse, and chaos. The ultimate result might be civil war. Burma, also known as…
Religious liberty is the foundation of freedom of conscience. Belief about the transcendent underlies support for any political, social, or economic order. Regimes that bar people from responding to a profound and powerful spiritual call will interfere with any and…
Christmas is typically a joyous time for Christians. But many believers were not able to celebrate their most important holiday this past year. Or any other. By numbers, Christianity is the most persecuted faith. For example, confronting a population with…
In late August, the New York Times reported on a controversy only a pope like Francis would bother to court. Like many of his fellow Jesuits, Pope Francis exudes enthusiasm for every religion except his own. Out of this hyper-ecumenism has come…