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Why Does ‘Pro-Life’ Work So Well Politically?
Abortion has become a singularly defining issue in recent decades, spawning legions of single-issue voters. But why? A closer look reveals two distinguishing marks of many single-issue voters who label themselves ‘pro-life.’
Resolving Conflicts Through Nonviolent Means
Just War Theory sets high standards for a legitimate entrance into war. Since those criteria are almost never met, it’s time to accept that conflicts must be resolved through nonviolent means. We must consider Just Peace instead.
Do Christians have a Stake in Democracy? – Part 2
As Christians, our ultimate loyalty is not to any single government, but that does not mean we should not seek the welfare of the nation in which we find ourselves. To do that, we must exercise Christian practical wisdom. Here’s how.
Until Black Women’s Lives Matter
It’s a few hours after the announcement about Breonna Taylor in Louisville. No officer was indicted for the six bullets that went through Breonna Taylor’s body. When will Black women’s lives really matter?
Do Christians have a Stake in Democracy? – Part 1
Should Christians care if democracy survives? While there’s no biblical, historical or theological case that Christians have a stake in democracy, democracy is not necessarily antithetical to Christian convictions.
Family Practices to Make Advent Sacred
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation before the birth of Jesus, a time to prepare our hearts and our homes for the arrival of the baby Jesus. Here are a few practices you can do with your family to create holy moments.
How to Put an End to Election Angst
No matter who wins, a lot of people are going to be disappointed with the Nov. 3 election results. We believe voting on issues resolves tension. It does not. We can only resolve these issues by seeing one another as connected.
People of Good Faith: Jackie Riley
Jackie Riley is senior copy editor for Nurturing Faith Journal and Nurturing Faith books and handles customer service for Nurturing Faith books.
David and Colleen Burroughs Honored with Judson-Rice Award
David and Colleen Burroughs, who founded Passport Camps in 1993, providing mission opportunities for thousands of children and teenagers, are the recipients of this year’s Judson-Rice Award.
October Good Faith Forums to Focus on Faith, Politics
A series of three Good Faith Forums in October will engage in conversations about faith and politics. The first will be held at 1 pm EDT (noon CDT) Thursday, Oct. 8, focusing on how God is not a Republican or a Democrat.
Between Two Crosses: To Which Do You Bow?
Americans stand between two crosses. If they bow to one, they must by necessity turn their back on the other. One cross stands for redemption and calls us to submission. The other stands for conquest. To which one do you bow?
Can Christianity Be Saved?
While many people are leaving behind evangelicalism, others are leaving Christianity altogether. Is Christianity killing itself in an attempt to ‘save’ the world? For Christianity to survive, the church must succumb again to death.
Immigrant Sterilizations Damage Health Care’s Integrity
News that women at an immigration detention center in Georgia were receiving hysterectomies without consent should rock us to our core. These allegations should cause all of us to question the safety of our health care system.
Civil Dissent: Can US Politics Return To It?
RBG was known for her civility yet she still wrote dissenting opinions on the Supreme Court. How can both dissenting opinions and civil behavior live within the same person? It used to happen all the time in US politics.
Pandemic Pushes 1.5M More Kids into Several Measures of Poverty
An additional 1.5 million children have entered a state of multi-dimensional, or more than one measure of, poverty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a report found. Without further intervention, this number is expected to increase.
Snakeskins and Metaphors
Like a snake shedding its skin, we may wish we could grow younger or change into different people. More often, our growth opportunities come more gradually. Whatever the timeline, we have to give up the old to move on to the new.