What the Voyager space probes can teach humanity about immortality and legacy as they sail through space for trillions of years
A professor of religion and science explains different views on immortality, from the religious perspective of President Jimmy Carter to the scientific, secular take of Carl Sagan.
James Edward Huchingson, Professor Emeritus and Lecturer in Religion and Science, Florida International University
• conversation
May 25, 2022 • ~8 min
May 25, 2022 • ~8 min
For some people, religious leaders might be most effective at communicating the importance of COVID-19 vaccination
Two political scientists in their study in South Dakota found people trusted medical professionals the least when it came to public health messages.
David Wiltse, Associate Professor of Political Science, South Dakota State University
• conversation
May 12, 2022 • ~6 min
May 12, 2022 • ~6 min
Why the world has a lot to learn about conservation – and trust – from Indigenous societies
Traditional ecological knowledge, or TEK, can encompass science, medicine, ecology, religion, and culture – and help protect the environment.
John Ziker, Professor of Anthropology, Boise State University
• conversation
May 12, 2022 • ~9 min
May 12, 2022 • ~9 min
The Catholic saint who dedicated his life to a leprosy colony in Hawaii – and became an inspiration for HIV/AIDS care
Father Damien’s legacy has inspired health providers and humanitarians for over a century.
Mark Lambert, Teaching Fellow, University of Chicago Divinity School
• conversation
May 6, 2022 • ~9 min
May 6, 2022 • ~9 min
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