Mike Aquilina’s latest book, "Rabbles, Riots and Ruins," offers a fresh look at early Christianity in the cities of the Mediterranean during late antiquity. Published by Ignatius Press, this 206-page work explores how the first Christians, primarily city dwellers, interacted with a world still steeped in pagan traditions. Aquilina, who has written extensively about church … Read more
The Trump administration has kicked off a new initiative to tackle the problem of illegal drugs in the United States. This effort comes with the release of the Drug Policy Priorities from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). The plan outlines a one-year strategy to combat drug trafficking, focusing on foreign … Read more
In a thought-provoking article published on April 5, 2025, Kevin Cohen examines the growing influence of Sharia councils in Western nations. He highlights a troubling trend where countries like the UK, Sweden, and France are ceding aspects of their legal sovereignty to informal religious authorities. This shift has raised concerns about the implications for national … Read more
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