Baptizing empire

by Randall Balmer

Matthew McCullough argues that the Spanish-American War signaled a crucial turning point in American self-understanding and self-justification.

The pastor as person

Ministry counselor Ross Peterson

an interview by Amy Frykholm

"People sometimes come in guarded and defensive. But they want to be understood, and they want to minister well."

Religious violence?

The politics of a higher law

by Ted A. Smith

Throughout history, people loyal to a higher law have been responsible for much violence. Should we reject appeals to a higher law?

Shut up and learn

by Carol Howard Merritt

Under Ruben Duran's leadership, the ELCA has started an array of worshiping communities in homes and bars and on the streets and in train stations.

Baptizing empire

The pastor as person

Ministry counselor Ross Peterson

Religious violence?

The politics of a higher law

Shut up and learn

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Theological purity tests will ruin presidents and the presidency

Feb 27, 2015 by Jacob Lupfer

WASHINGTON (RNS) American presidents need wisdom, integrity, good judgment and humility. They should, if they are inclined, be free to draw strength from belief in and devotion to God. What’s more, Americans prefer their presidents to have religious faith.

Other people saying things

Feb 27, 2015 by Steve Thorngate

"That confusion—the inability to tell the difference between God and King Herod—explains much of Huckabee's ideology."

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The gift

Feb 27, 2015 by Jeff Nelson

For as long as I can remember, I've been told that I'm good at empathizing with others; that it's one of my gifts.

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