Few theological concepts are as mangled and misinterpreted as the concept of sin. Yet we find the subject off-putting. We don’t understand it well because we prefer not to discuss it. Growing up, many ...

Most of us know lying or stealing is wrong, but the Bible goes even deeper than that. It points out sinful actions and attitudes we might overlook. From the things we think to the ways we treat others ...

Scripture is filled with examples of communities and institutions being held accountable for sin. Every February, Black History Month helps us reflect on how our nation’s racial past informs our ...

America recently launched a national marketing campaign called #OwnYourFaith. This article is part of a series of essays tackling the questions many Catholics are asking about the church and the world ...

A man steals a loaf of bread. He needs to feed his sister’s seven hungry children. In Victor Hugo’s massive morality tale, Les Misérables, Jean Valjean is sentenced to five years in prison for the ...