He studied with an eminent Catholic philosopher but attends a progressive Episcopal parish. He has defended the religious rights not only of Christian corporations but also of Muslims and Native Americans.
The unbearable whiteness of American Lent
The black experience in America is already “Lent.” When your culture is built on the idea of denial and forfeiture, a once-a-year exercise of giving up soda or chocolate loses its spiritual weight.
Sanctuary for the undocumented comes with legal consequences
Leaders of faith communities involved in what is called “the sanctuary movement” say there are moral and faith issues that sometimes trump the legal and political issues.
And Jesus said unto Paul of Ryan …
“But, Lord,” protested Pious Paul of Ryan, “when did I see you hungry or thirsty or sick and refuse to help you? I drop your name everywhere. And I’m pro-life!”
The first solar eclipse to cross America in 99 years is coming. To some, it’s an act of God.
The eclipse will be an important moment for scientific observers and a massive spectator event. It will also, for many people of faith, be evidence of God’s majesty — and even, to a few, a harbinger of the end of…
Rejecting the stranger: Why Rod Dreher’s vision of communal Christian life is not so Benedictine after all
The question many Christian writers are asking is the same: who is this book for? Is it written only for Dreher’s fellow travellers on the conservative spectrum, or is there an openness to more progressive Christian readers as well?
The conservative tradition of welcoming refugees
America’s welcoming refugee policy was crafted by conservatives, who understood that American power depended on a humane refugee policy. It is a lesson worth remembering today as we fight the war on terror.
Tim Keller to receive Princeton Seminary award but some alumni are unhappy
Tim Keller, founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, is set to be honored by Princeton Theological Seminary next month but some alumni are disgruntled because of his church’s position on women and LGBT individuals in ministry.
Russell Moore, Frank Page unite in wake of Baptist controversy over Trump
Southern Baptist leader Russell Moore — an outspoken critic of President Donald Trump — and another top-ranking denominational leader discussed strengthening ties in a meeting that occurred amid buzz that Moore’s job was at risk.
At Baylor, a scandal’s constant drip means a relentless spotlight
When a federal judge cleared the way recently for a lawsuit filed by 10 former students against Baylor University to go forward, it confirmed what many on the scandal-weary campus already suspected.
White evangelicals believe they face more discrimination than Muslims
A new study suggests different groups of Americans see their country in radically divergent ways.
Native Americans march to the White House in spiritual battle against pipeline
On a cold rainy morning, members of the American Indian tribes shouted “Water is sacred” and “Keep it in the soil; can’t drink oil” as they marched toward the White House.