I believe that my own Christian faith does indeed make universal claims.

I believe that his death and resurrection transformed humanity's relationship with God.

Seeking the good is not primarily about rules and commandments.

All the Abrahamic faiths are marked by violence.

Any deep-rooted prejudice against others, such as homophobia or misogyny, would be grounds for rejecting a candidate for the priesthood, but not their sexual orientation.

Our society has lost confidence in the power of reason, except perhaps scientific reason.

The trouble is that after nine years as a Jack of all trades and Master of the Dominican Order, I have no expertise on anything except airports and exotic foods.