(RNS) — 2018 saw wave after wave of new revelations about the extent of the Catholic Church's sex abuse crisis. It saw deadly hate crimes, state-sponsored persecution against China's Uighur Muslims, #MeToo moments, critical milestones for religious minorities on Capitol Hill, and the specter of schism
Some watch too much news. Others ignore it altogether. Yet others suggest a balanced approach: praying the news as a way to express compassion for those in strife.
What are Christians to make of this society's fascination with vampires, zombies, werewolves and witchcraft?
Is one-sided zeal for missions and ill-informed desire to help sometimes doing more harm than good? Many scholars say yes.
Some social media users make decisions that destroy relationships, many counselors remain convinced Facebook holds potential as well.
Even a financial decision as seemingly mundane as where to buy your morning coffee can have profound moral implications. Experts in ethics and economics say Christians need to examine their own consciences and beliefs to build an ethical framework for making their economic decisions.