When Heaven Becomes a Death Trap: The Business of Blind Faith and the Politics of Religious Manipulation.
While a Kenyan court has delivered a judgment in a mass murder case involving doomsday preacher Paul Mackenzie, many sad and disturbing questions remain unanswered. One recounts the horrifying tragedy in Kenya, in which doomsday preacher Paul Mackenzie and 29 …
When the Sermon Is Too Loud, But the Political Sermon Is Just Fine.
Ghana has begun enforcing a law that prohibits preaching and hawking on public-service vehicles while they are moving. The regulation is intended to protect passengers' comfort and safety, with offenders facing fines, imprisonment, or both.The rule has divided opinion. Some …
Consent in Relationships: Why Love, Marriage, and Respect Must Go Together.
Relationships are built on love, trust, companionship, and commitment. But one important part of a healthy relationship is often overlooked: consent. Talking openly about consent can foster feelings of safety and trust, especially when it involves marriage, intimacy, and traditional …