A Deep Look at Religion and Race in America A new PBS documentary, Religion, Racism & Reconciliation, is stirring discussion about the intersection of faith and racial justice in the United States. Premiering at the …
The girth of our gratitude is proportionate to the depth of our perspective. This truth was once again made apparent as I visited with my 87-year-old mother prior to this year’s Thanksgiving holiday. It has …
Di Oweis was at home in Maryland when he began receiving distressing messages from Syria. Islamist militants linked to the new Syrian government had stormed the Alawite region, leaving a trail of death. Graphic videos …
Indigenous Identity Gains Momentum In Greenland’s capital Nuuk, goldsmith Nadja Arnaaraq Kreutzmann polishes metals and stones sourced from the vast, mineral-rich island. Adorned with Inuit symbols, her jewelry reflects a resurgence of Indigenous identity, which …
Thousands of Churches Disaffiliate from the UMC Since 2019, over 7,900 churches—about 25% of the United Methodist Church (UMC)—have chosen to disaffiliate. A key factor in their departure was a temporary exit window created in …
Ukrainians Seek More Than Just Peace The people of Ukraine desperately long for peace, but not at the cost of justice and security. Their nation was unjustly invaded, their cities bombed, and their lives shattered. …
Recently, I had the opportunity to lead a Bible study with a group of college students on Indigenous Peoples Day. That day seemed to be an excellent day to study Joshua 6 – the taking …
Unique Challenges for Christian Celebrities Christian celebrities face pressures that most people don’t experience. Constant public attention means that the media and social platforms amplify every action, misstep, or failure. Despite these challenges, Christian celebrities …
Strange Alliance Between Christianity and Trumpism Despite their apparent contradictions, the alliance between Christianity and Trumpism reflects deeper psychological patterns. Christianity, rooted in teachings of love, humility, and forgiveness, seems at odds with Trump’s brash, …
The railway forest is changing with the seasons. I recently took a walk through it, now that the bugs have died down enough that I probably won’t get West Nile Virus. Most of the forest …