Against killing children

We have become a society of people who cannot prevent our own children from being killed in their classrooms—and who do not much mind the killing of other people’s children by weapons of war.

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Against killing children

We have become a society of people who cannot prevent our own children from being killed in their classrooms—and who do not much mind the killing of other people’s children by weapons of war.

The meaning of a sermon

I’m sure these faithful people have heard all of these words before. So what is my task here?

Dear God, you can do better

Two Episcopal priests tell God exactly how they feel about being seriously ill.

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Against killing children

We have become a society of people who cannot prevent our own children from being killed in their classrooms—and who do not much mind the killing of other people’s children by weapons of war.

Dear God, you can do better

Two Episcopal priests tell God exactly how they feel about being seriously ill.

The meaning of a sermon

I’m sure these faithful people have heard all of these words before. So what is my task here?

Politics

Against killing children

We have become a society of people who cannot prevent our own children from being killed in their classrooms—and who do not much mind the killing of other people’s children by weapons of war.

Playing to the crowds

J. D. Vance’s lies about Haitian immigrants reveal his willingness to trade his dignity for attention.

The forgotten victims of Nazi genocide

Jewish historian Ari Joskowicz tells the story of Hitler’s attempt to wipe out the Roma people.

The most dangerous preacher in Hungary

Methodist leader Gábor Iványi is perhaps Viktor Orbán’s fiercest critic. He’s looking to Americans for solidarity.