by John D. Pierce | Nov 17, 2020 | Opinion
“By some amazing but vastly creative spiritual insight the slave undertook the redemption of a religion that the master had profaned in his midst.” That insightful quote by Howard Thurman popped up again recently in Jennifer Butler’s new book, Who Stole My Bible? It...
by Richard Wilson | Jul 5, 2019 | Opinion
Editor’s note: This article first appeared on Dec. 7, 2001. At the time of publication, Wilson was professor of theology and chair of the Roberts Department of Christianity at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia. It is republished today following the Fourth of July...
by Rob Hewell | Jul 16, 2013 | Opinion
Worship is a political act. But whose politics? America’s national story and societal landscape are politically vibrant and interlaced with religious and, at times, biblical themes. The messages and symbols of nationalism have frequently incorporated various...
by Gene Davenport | Sep 14, 2010 | Opinion
Several writers have noted that Glenn Beck’s recent rally was a clear example of American civil religion. A little noted incident at the rally, however, was Beck’s remark that when revelation was being given in ancient Israel, it also was being given on...
by Miguel De La Torre | Dec 28, 2006 | Opinion
“Beside the rivers of the Potomac we sat and wept at the memory of our homeland, leaving our conga drums by the palm trees…. ‘Sing,’ they said, “some Mambo.” How can we sing our rumba in a pagan land? Mi patria, if I forget you, may my...
