Pluralism is not merely a lofty ideal but a series of concrete actions to strengthen relationships and bridge divides in contentious times, Interfaith America CEO Adam Nicholas Phillips said. Phillips and other members of his team at the Chicago-based nonprofit…
What Allie Beth Stuckey gets wrong about the Bible and diversity
If you spent any time on X (formerly Twitter) the last week, you probably saw the clip from Allie Beth Stuckey’s podcast — you know, the one where she questions the value of ethnic diversity. “Yes, the kingdom of God…
Administration concedes defeat in removing DEI from schools
The Trump administration has conceded defeat in its effort to force public school districts to abandon civil rights protections and diversity, equity and inclusion programs that benefit students. The victory came Jan. 21 when the U.S. Department of Education filed…
Will Zohran Mamdani institute Sharia law in New York?
Zohran Mamdani is the mayor-elect of New York City, the largest city in the United States, and will take office on New Year’s Day 2026. Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, and became a naturalized American citizen in 2018. He…
When history doesn’t rhyme: A look at the conservative-liberal spectrum
Modern Christianity is mindbogglingly diverse: 45,000 denominations, by one recent estimate. Christian history teaches us this is not new. From the beginning, Christians understood Jesus differently. In the United States of 2025, though, this diversity is on the wane —…
Here’s why DEI is good medicine for training doctors
I’m a DEI educator at an academic medical center. Pull up a chair. “This is Dr. Black — she’s a physician and does a lot of DEI work,” my colleague said, introducing me to a friend. “Oops,” she said almost…
Iorg compares SBC’s diverse giving to gender dysphoria
Selective giving to the Southern Baptist Convention Cooperative Program budget is like believing children can choose their gender, Jeff Iorg told members of the SBC Executive Committee Sept. 22. Iorg, president of the Executive Committee, addressed the gathering on the…
Who Embraces Diversity in America—and Who Doesn’t
Is there a more loaded word in American discourse right now than “diversity”? It seems you can almost sort Americans into two camps based on how often they use the term. It certainly played a central role during the 2024 Presidential…
God is not … a Christian
Brent Laytham, a former professor of theology at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago and currently running the ecumenical division of America’s first Catholic seminary, has edited a fascinating book titled God Is Not … . The book — written…
The church is called to DEI
Before taking office, Donald Trump promised a crackdown on diversity initiatives. In the weeks following the inauguration, some might say he’s overdelivered on his promise, shutting down federal DEI offices and putting all federal employees that work in such programs…
The sacredness of DEI
Diversity, equity and inclusion. DEI. I want to begin this post by reclaiming these words as good, whole and holy. You and I embody diversity, equity and inclusion. As Stacey Abrams recently said in her podcast, DEI is not something…
Republican state AGs oppose American Bar Association’s revised diversity rule
Attorneys general from 21 Republican-controlled states have warned the American Bar Association that its law school diversity rule is unlawful.