But the bot does more than name and shame — it’s meant to help people improve the way they apologize to each other. (JTA) — Move over, tashlich: Twitter is the new place to atone, thanks to a bot ...

(RNS) — The Jewish celebration of the advent of a new year bears little resemblance to the sort of sentimental emoting and tipsiness we associate with Jan. 1. Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year, is a ...

For a game that originally came out nearly a decade ago to have such a loyal fanbase is impressive of its own right, and the release, and player support for, The Binding of Isaac Repentance, shows ...

The Binding of Isaac has come a long way since its initial release in 2011. Edmund McMillan's scatological odyssey recently received a sequel-sized DLC introducing new content and rebalancing most of ...

The idea of dragging a scaly reptile into holy waters — a ridiculous image paired with a moral imperative — makes one wonder ...

The prayer of supplication includes petition. As the Holy Spirit moves within us, the first impulse toward petition is repentance. As we draw closer to God, we realize who we are before him, how we ...

During times of turbulence in politics, culture, and religious life, it’s tempting to hold tightly to current convictions. Allowing a change of one’s mind or heart can be difficult work. With this in ...

In our best and often-overlooked guide book, the Bible, the book of Ecclesiastes 8:8-13 says: “Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the hearts of the sons of ...

“Whatever happened to repentance?” Frederica Mathewes-Green asked in Christianity Today (2/4/02). “We live in a time when it’s hard to talk about Christian faith at all, much less about awkward topics ...

In fact, that’s what preaching is all about. Rick Warren's preaching has a purpose. He expects people to turn from their old ways. Here are some of his principles on preaching for life change: 1. All ...