In making that statement, Joe Blosser identified the problem he believes distorts the faith and actions of many American Christians today, especially those of the White mainline Protestant variety. His recent book, To Love Our Neighbors: Radical Practices in Solidarity, Sufficiency,…
One J6 Rioter Says Trumpers Are In A Cult. She’s Right — Here’s How I Know.
Pamela Hemphill, aka MAGA Granny, made headlines recently when she refused President Donald Trump’s pardon for her role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot. The Boise, Idaho, retiree had already served a six-month sentence but was still on probation for the misdemeanor…
Facing blowback, Israel’s foreign minister defends siding with Russia at the UN
In the two days since Israel joined the United States to vote against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, it’s faced more than a little backlash.
Philadelphia continues long history of Black-led protest meetings aimed at fighting racial inequity and prejudice
A meeting in Philadelphia, held at a senior center on a bitter cold Saturday afternoon in late January 2025, drew nearly 300 people.
Boycotts accompany prayer as faith leaders prepare for a Lent of protest
Addressing the congregation at his New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia, on Sunday (Feb. 23), the Rev. Jamal Bryant was trying to recruit the thousands listening in the Atlanta-area church and online to join him in his plan…
‘Clever Girl’ Explains Why Dinosaurs are Queer and Feminist — and Jurassic Park is a Toolkit for the Apocalypse
Everything happens so much these days, and so very much of it is very bad indeed. In the last few weeks alone, we’ve had another school shooting, the passing of a social justice icon, the VP’s ‘cleansing’ visit to Dachau, and an ongoing genocide in…
500 years ago, German peasants revolted – but their faith that the Protestant Reformation stood for freedom was dashed by Martin Luther and the nobility
Five hundred years ago, in the winter of 1524-1525, bands of peasants roamed the German countryside seeking recruits. It was the start of the German Peasants’ War, the largest uprising in Europe before the French Revolution. The peasants’ goal was…
Jesus fed the 5,000, but the people of God can’t fill the chasm left by USAID
I have a day job that has nothing to do with feeding people. I’m a missionary trauma surgeon, training Christian Malawian doctors to become surgeons. In Malawi, a country of 21 million people, there’s roughly one surgeon for half a…
Former Archbishop of Canterbury and other clergy facing disciplinary action over John Smyth abuse
The Church of England’s National Safeguarding Team (NST) announced on Tuesday that it is preparing to commence disciplinary proceedings against clergy named in a damning review into abuse by the late John Smyth.
Two Arab Christian Leaders Differ on Trump’s Gaza Plan
In the midst of war, Saleem Shalash and Boutros Youssef’s faith has led them to provide aid to their neighbors.
Is Distrust Driving the Rise in Non-Denominationalism?
I always tell people I’m not biased against groups like Hindus, lesbians, or vegans. I’m just biased toward big numbers, because it’s easier to do analysis when the sample size is in the thousands – not the dozens. And that’s certainly the…
In This Age Of Madness, Here Are Sane Ways To Re-Engage With The News
I was raised as a news junky. My dad subscribed to the Kentucky Louisville Courier-Journal and Somerset Commonwealth-Journal (dad’s hometown daily) and both our local weeklies.