Graham Platner’s campaign to dethrone Susan Collins as one of Maine’s two senators has come to an abrupt end following allegations of sexual assault. In an 11-minute-long video on X, the progressive firebrand launched a combative defense calling the allegations...
It hurts that on Tuesday, “Allahu” and “akbar,” two words so close to our hearts instantly shaped coverage of a tragic event. A benign phrase used daily by Muslims, especially during prayer, is now code for, “It was terrorism.”
Baptists were among religious leaders and groups signing on to briefs filed with the U.S. Supreme Court Oct. 30 opposing the claims of a Christian baker who for religious reasons refused to create a wedding cake for a same-sex couple.
This year, there were many opportunities to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation: Worship services, lectures, conferences, and multiple books, blogs, and columns. But now that the 500th anniversary of the Reformation has passed, what is next? Now what?
Este año hubo muchas oportunidades para conmemorar el aniversario de los 500 años de la Reforma: servicios de adoración, conferencias, ponencias, libros, blogs y columnas. Pero ahora que este aniversario ha pasado, ¿qué sigue? ¿Ahora qué?
Happy birthday, Protestants. This week marks 500 years since Martin Luther’s actions sparked the Protestant Reformation. But is anyone really celebrating? Church historian Bill Leonard says yes, some are.
After listening to us in 2017, their laughter at our current angst might turn to tears: “How did the Way of Jesus, this beautiful way of life for which many of us gave our very lives, become so culturally submerged?”
Jonathan Martin took to Twitter calling for a protest at Liberty and criticizing Falwell after he said in an interview with Breitbart that voters need to oust “fake Republicans” in order to allow the Trump administration to succeed.
There’s something more to learn from this story: how to foster respect and civility even amid disagreement.
We are still trying to catch up with Martin Luther in many areas and there are parts of the Reformation legacy we have not fully realized.
While I think that Mojo was the best dog to ever walk the planet, I suspect that many of our animal companions are able to sanctify us in similar and different ways if we allow ourselves to look and listen and learn.
Mark Driscoll became famous for his evangelical brand of toxic masculinity and resigned from Mars Hill Church in 2014 following accusations of bullying, plagiarism and misuse of funds. The religion and spirituality website Patheos has chosen to host his blog.
The more our vision and our imaginations are remade by resurrection, the more we should refuse to accept things as they are and insist on seeking new ways waiting to emerge.
