Suzette Martinez Standring: ‘The Theology of Fear’

The Vatican rules the Roman Catholic Church through indoctrination, control and fear, rather than through nurturing love, service and freedom, according to Father Emmett Coyne, a Roman Catholic pries…

The Readers’ Writers: Author Cathy Lamb

Holding a master’s in education, Cathy Lamb taught fourth grade in Oregon until the twins she was carrying decided they wanted her full attention. Convinced her dream of a writing career would be fou…

Morning Jolt: Cellphones dirtier than toilets

In the news: A microbiologist says that your cellphone is most likely dirtier than a toilet seat. Why? Because people rarely – if ever – clean their phones. Charles Gerba of the University of Arizona…

Today in the news: Clint Eastwood to speak at RNC

News to know Actor-director Clint Eastwood is the surprise guest at the Republican National Convention, it was announced this afternoon. Eastwood will speak tonight before Mitt Romney accepts his par…

Morning Jolt: Most-spoiled kids are in NY

In the news: A report by Bundle found that parents in Manhattan, New York, spoil their kids more than parents in any other U.S. city. The report looked at toy and clothing sales and services not rela…