By Miguel De La Torre Since converting to Christianity in my early 20s, I have found the biblical text to be a crucial part of my spiritual formation. I look to the Scriptures for truths and wisdom upon which to…
A humbled nation summons itself
By David Gushee It was a humbled but hopeful America on display Tuesday in Washington. Staggered by economic crisis, wearied by two long, unresolved wars and damaged in its confidence and character, our nation summoned itself on Tuesday to enter…
Thoughts on protecting the sanctity of marriage
By David Gushee As I write this column, Jeanie and I are preparing to gather with a half-dozen young couples at church to begin a marriage class. For six weeks we will meet together to discuss ways that these nearly-…
Bush response to shoe-thrower a shameless act
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…