Pope Francis has blasted the “backwardness” of some conservatives in the U.S. Catholic Church, saying they have replaced faith with ideology and that a correct understanding of Catholic doctrine allows for change over time. Francis’ comments were an acknowledgment of the divisions in the U.S. Catholic Church, which has been split between progressives and conservatives...

As the Muslim World collapses with respect to economy and security, the Muslims are searching for a way out. Currently Muslims are divided into fifty-seven nation states, which has weakened them. There is now increased discussion about unity between Muslims to strengthen the Ummah. A unified Ummah would have a single state, larger than any other in the world, with a single treasury, single army and no borders between its…

India’s moon landing on 23 Aug is yet another technological feat, among the long list of technological achievements throughout the World during the past century. The World witnesses these technological breakthroughs every now and then. However, despite these technological advancements, the plight of people around the world continues to deteriorate.

 This article stems from a lengthy conversation with my two adult daughters about Barbie and its influence on young girls. During our discussion, the underlying concern we shared was whether their younger sister, who recently turned two, should be exposed to Barbie culture or not. I urge parents, especially those with young daughters, to read this article and hold meaningful discussions with them.