Are We All “Fundamentally Good,” As Pope Francis Asserts? — By: Crisis Magazine

In a recent episode of her podcast, Allie Beth Stuckey addressed comments made by Pope Francis in which he stated that the human heart is “fundamentally good.” Stuckey, along with other evangelical leaders, criticized the pope’s remarks as unbiblical, citing scriptural references that emphasize the sinful nature of humanity. Stuckey’s critique hinges on the biblical…

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What Is Missing in the Interreligious Dialogue With Muslims? — By: Crisis Magazine

Last month was the fiftieth anniversary of the formation of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. Formerly called the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, it created the Commission for Religious Relations with Muslims with the end not to covert those who profess Islam to the teachings of Christ but “to promote mutual understanding, respect and collaboration…

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