Two-thirds of Americans Say Bin Laden’s in Hell

(RNS) While Americans have debated whether Osama bin Laden’s body belongs at the bottom of the Arabian Sea, most agree on the final destination of his soul: in hell. A new poll released Wednesday (May 11) reports that most Americans (82 percent) believe bin Laden...

On What Kind of Foundation Do We Build Our Ethics?

It has been over a week now since the 10-year chapter in the much longer story of our human struggle ended with the killing of Osama bin Laden. First reactions of cheering and celebration were soon met by reminders that an isolated event, even of that magnitude, would...

Asking Questions: The Task of a Christian Peacemaker

The question I raised last week – why do people like Osama bin Laden hate the United States so much? – has generated considerable response, mostly outside of my congregation, but also some from within as well as within my own family of origin. We should welcome the...

A Jewish Perspective on Osama Bin Laden’s Death

When Jewish people escaped from Egypt, they saw the Pharaoh’s army descending upon them. Then the miracle occurred. They saw Pharaoh’s army drown in the sea. It was the seminal moment in the lives of those present and was to become the seminal moment in...