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People of Good Faith: J. Daniel Day
J. Daniel Day is pastor emeritus of the First Baptist Church (Salisbury St.) of Raleigh, North Carolina, and former senior professor of preaching and worship at Campbell University Divinity School.
Reaction and Response | Four in 10 Worry About ‘Illegal Immigration’
Four in 10 Americans reported that they worry “a great deal” about “illegal immigration” in a recent Gallup survey. Several faith leaders offered their reaction and response to the findings.
Look Back | Creating Sacred Space for Conversations on Abortion
Conversations about abortion often overlook or ignore the stories of people who have experienced them. Rather than dividing into ‘pro-choice’ or ‘pro-life’ camps, a ‘pro-voice’ perspective offers another path.
The Looming Dangers of the SCOTUS Opinion
The leaked SCOTUS opinion that would overturn ‘Roe v. Wade’ shocked supporters of reproductive health care last week. There are other implications that need to be considered, too.
Half of Federal Indian Boarding Schools in U.S. Involved Religious Organizations
The U.S. Department of Interior released on May 11 a report of its initial findings on the Federal Indian Boarding School System that operated from around 1819 to 1969. Religious organizations had significant involvement in the system.
How Do You Preach on the Trinity?
Trinity Sunday, June 12 this year, is the one Sunday set aside for the preaching of arguably the most important and most arduous doctrine in the Christian faith. So, how does one preach on the Trinity?
The Cowbird Dilemma
A bird nest in the garage has revealed a number of unexpected dilemmas. It recalls the various moral and ethical quandaries we face when trying to determine the best course of action.
Have You Heard of the ‘Umms’?
Why there is waning church attendance has been the topic of conversation for at least the past 25 years. You likely know about the so-called “dones” and “nones,” but have you heard of the “umms”?
Righteousness, Justice and the Darkness of Our Times
Generations of sincere people have abused and misused the fourth beatitude of the Sermon on the Mount. We must consider two key terms, “righteousness” and “justice,” to interpret it rightly.
Not Ashamed, but Often Embarrassed
Many Americanized Christians seem more concerned about narrow political goals than about emulating the life and teachings of Jesus. All of this is being done under the guise of “Christian values.”
Radically Rearranging for What Is Just
Working for justice often requires upsetting the norms, but it also requires rearranging systematic practices that violate human rights. A Sierra Leonean proverb provides helpful guidance in this work.
Why I Am Leery of Labels, and You Should Be Too!
Labels can be useful, but they can also be misleading and even harmful. Here is why you should be leery about labels.
The Children Caught in the Middle Don’t Get a Say
While it has been nearly 50 years of political bickering since the ‘Roe v. Wade’ decision, the children caught in the middle often don’t get a say. Here is part of my story and experience.
Is There a Constitutional Right to Privacy?
Is there a Constitutional right to privacy? It depends on who you ask. While this right is the basis for many Supreme Court decisions, many “originalists” do not believe such a right is guaranteed by the Constitution.
Nearly Half of U.S. Disapproves of SCOTUS, Two-Thirds Affirm Legal Abortion
A recent YouGov survey asked U.S. adults to share their views on the Supreme Court and polled respondents’ views on abortion. The findings track closely with two other surveys released last week.
The Stars and the Scriptures
To see a woman’s lifelong dream come to fruition in historic and important ways leaves one feeling empowered and full to the brim of curiosity of what can happen when you see yourself represented in spaces not created for you.