Patriarchal villains? It's time to re-think St Paul and St Augustine
New Statesman: Paul and Augustine are blamed for any number of
historical outrages. But on questions like slavery and empire, they were
more progressive than many credit, says Rowan Williams.
Why the world still needs nonprofits
The Conversation: Giving cash directly to the needy is a growing trend,
but in most cases it's not nearly as effective as funneling donations
through a charity with “boots on the ground.”
Defying stereotypes, Jewish life in the South is flourishing
Forward: Although there is some truth to the cliché of the dying, small
Southern Jewish community, there are also plenty of new small
communities springing up and flourishing across the South.
The temptation of Baylor
Inside Higher Ed: Baylor University has one of the top football teams in
the country. It's also the world's largest Baptist university. Can the
two identities coexist without serious compromise?
Who could possibly replace Bach?
The Economist: It is a rather big deal that the St Thomas Church of
Leipzig, Johann Sebastian Bach's employer for 27 years, is about to
appoint his first 21st-century successor.
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