The church that warned me against moral relativism now calls me a heretic when I apply the very principles they taught me to real situations, with real stakes for real people.
In the #MeToo era, theologians publish ‘Women’s Bible’
Tired of seeing their holy texts used to justify the subjugation of women, a group of feminist theologians from across the Protestant-Catholic divide have joined forces to draft “A Women’s Bible”.
After arrest of protected immigrant, sanctuary church members cry out for justice
A man who was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Friday as he attempted to keep an immigration appointment lived outside of ICE’s reach for nearly a year by dwelling in the basement of a Methodist church in…
America’s epidemic of empty churches
Religious communities often face a choice: Sell off the buildings they can no longer afford, or find a way to fill them with new uses.
How Salvation Army’s red kettles became a Christmas tradition
Salvation Army Captain Joseph McFee’s legacy lives on – providing inspiration to millions of Americans, whether they care about religion or not.
Christmas controversy in the US military: A Bible cake and a Muslim ordered to don a Santa suit
The U.S. military is already grappling with a seasonal uptick in complaints about unconstitutional Christian iconography and symbols popping up at bases—especially in Muslim countries.
NC sanctuary church resident’s arrest highlights growing divide among American Christians
While many Christians are struggling to offer immigrants sanctuary, others are in favor of the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
Eugene Peterson and the imperative of biblical literacy
While content knowledge is important, biblical literacy also requires a greater degree of understanding regarding translation itself a form of interpretation.
Can religion unite Americans?
David Gushee, the outgoing president of the American Academy of Religion, continues to believe not only that religion can bring us together, but also that its potential to heal has never been more needed.