By Miguel De La Torre By now we have all seen the endless media loops of the Iraqi journalist named Muntadhir al-Zaidi throwing his size 10 shoes at President Bush on Dec. 14. Al-Zaidi called Bush a “dog” and hurled…
Holy longings
By David Gushee For both professional and personal reasons, I am returning this year to an engagement with the best Christian theological reflection that I can find. Professionally, I am attempting to seed the ground for the completion of a…
The Bible demands economic justice
By Miguel De La Torre Even before the economy crashed we were using oxymoronic terms like “a living wage” or “the working poor.” Shouldn’t all wages sustain a life? Should those who work remain poor? Somehow we have moved away…
My New Year’s resolutions … more or less
By Barry Howard The start of a new year is usually perceived as a season for clean slates and new beginnings. Depending on your perspective, you might consider New Year’s Day as a time to turn over a new leaf,…
Let us be the voice of the voiceless in the Congo
By Maurice Mondengo Throughout the last few months conflict centered in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo has continued to escalate with profound effects. Since August an estimated 250,000 civilians have been forced to flee their homes ….
A Christmas Prayer
By James L. Evans Lord, first of all, thank you for the careful and creative way in which you have designed this world. You have made this planet a marvelous place, filled with life and beauty. It is a privilege…
Loving God, Loveless Christians
By David Gushee It’s Christmastime, so it seems especially appropriate to begin with reminders of the amazing love of God to the world in Jesus Christ: “Do not be afraid, I bring you good news of great joy that will…
Infested with elves, indebted to the New York Times
By Colleen Burroughs I’m not sure when it began or which year my children started coming home asking for an elf. It turns out there is a way to write Santa and request one of his helpers to come spend…
Change needed in U.S.-Cuba policy
By Stan Hastey The Alliance of Baptists’ partner organization on Capitol Hill, the Latin America Working Group, has sent a carefully drafted letter to President-elect Barack Obama on changes it wishes to see implemented by the incoming administration throughout Central…