In the 19th century, India was coming to grips with the modern world. British companies, like the East India Company, aided in modernizing India through trade, and British missionaries like…
Category: Colson Center
Ask the Colson Center: Is “Agree to Disagree” the Best Tactic in Worldview Conversations?
John and Shane field a question from one listener for resources to support a Biblical practice of marriage. Another listener asks for resources for a child who enjoys art, but…
The Point: Gen-Z’s Rising Need for Constructive Feedback
Business experts are noticing an increase in Gen Z-ers’ need to know they’re doing things well. “Sixty-six percent of Gen Z say they need feedback from their supervisor at least…
Why Everyone Wants to Live Forever
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is among a group of billionaires looking for the secret to living forever. Bezos funds Altos Labs, a startup pursuing breakthroughs in biological reprogramming technology. The…
China and Hollywood
In 2020, Chinese box office revenue officially surpassed that of North America. Shirli Li writes in the Atlantic, “Filmmakers and actors have always been subject to bosses who decide which…
BreakPoint: After Humanity: An Interactive Study of Abolition of Man
Whenever I struggle to understand what C. S. Lewis is trying to say in his works of nonfiction I find it helpful to go to Narnia. For example, if in…
The Point: Homeschooling Spikes Thanks to the Pandemic
Recently, the US Census bureau reported, somewhat diplomatically, “It’s clear that in an unprecedented environment, families are seeking solutions that will reliably meet [the needs] of their children.” That’s an understatement.…
BreakPoint: Pronouns Matter with God: “He” not “They”
Last week, professor of religion Mark Silk suggested that we should use the pronoun “they” when referring to God, instead of “He.” Writing over at Religion News Service, Silk offered…