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White Supremacist and the N-Word: The Failure of This “Both Sides” Argument
There’s a difference between calling someone a white supremacist and calling someone the N-word. To say they are the same is a false equivalent; this is not a “both sides” argument.
Looking Beyond the Horizon While Living This Side of It
A collection of Viktor Frankl’s lectures offers fresh insight into his experiences and reflections as a Holocaust survivor. He offers a hopeful activism that can guide those who find themselves in contexts dominated by the intoxication of power.
Look Back | A Short History of Memorial Day
Decorating the graves of fallen soldiers goes back at least to the fifth century BCE. In the United States, however, the tradition originally referred to as “Decoration Day” sprang up in response to the Civil War.
Students, Welcome MAGA to the Class
A new student is coming to schools near you. Their presence has been enabled by right-wing politicians across the nation, who are challenging long-held traditions and foundational concepts vital to our constitutional democracy.
Emerging Voices | Sacred Safe Places
Christians live in both an already and a not yet space. We are a part of the pilgrimage not yet completed, but we also are already a part of the coming kingdom of God.
U.S. Adults Embrace Change Over Tradition for Nation’s Future
The U.S. is among the advanced economies in which most adults embrace change over sticking to traditions, according to a Pew Research Center report. All but two of the 19 nations surveyed had a majority of adults affirm this view.
Chimps, Champs, and Cherry Log
Thinking theologically as we experience life is a worthwhile skill, even when on vacation. You never know what you will see, learn, or file away for future pondering.
Overlooked Climate Concern: Municipal Landfill Emissions
Methane emissions from municipal landfills are a key contributor to greenhouse gas emission increases, according to a report by the Environmental Integrity Project. They account for more than 14% of total U.S. methane emissions.
U.S. Homelessness Increased for Seventh Straight Year
Homelessness in the U.S. increased for the seventh straight year, according to an annual report from the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Currently, 18 in every 10,000 people living in the U.S. are experiencing homelessness.
By the Way | The Race to the Right in Evangelical Higher Education
When I headed to graduate school in the summer of 1980, my aspiration was someday to teach at a Christian liberal arts school. With recent developments at several evangelical colleges, I see now how precarious that path would have been.
Where Are the Leaders With Integrity?
It might just be that religious leaders today exceed the hypocrisy of the religious leaders who questioned, heckled, and ultimately rejected Jesus. Those are harsh words, but tragically true.
Plurality of U.S. Protestants Say Churches Don’t Actively Support Fostering or Adoption
A plurality of U.S. Protestant churchgoers said their church doesn’t actively support fostering or adoption, according to LifeWay Research. No expression of support surveyed had more than 18% of respondents say their church was engaged in that manner.
When White Supremacists Come to Town
Patriot Front hosted a rally at the National Memorial in Washington, D.C. on May 14. But this is not the first time that a white supremacist group has paraded itself around in the capital city. In fact, there is a long history that shouldn’t be treated hospitably.
White Evangelical Protestants Are Outliers in Public School Vaccination Views
Support for vaccinations for children attending public schools has declined in recent years, according to a Pew Research Center report. While most U.S. adults continue to affirm vaccination requirements, support has declined significantly since 2019.
Most U.S. Teens, Adults View Jesus Positively
U.S. teens and adults have a positive perception of Jesus, according to a Barna Group report. However, when it comes to adherents of Christianity, levels of positive affirmation drop noticeably.
Preaching Hope to a Weary World
The 2023 Festival of Homiletics theme was “Preaching Hope for a Weary World.” Preachers from around the world descended on Minneapolis, Minnesota, this week to hear inspiring sermons and discuss the craft of preaching.