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The Scopes Monkey Trial and the evolution of fundamentalism

A staged legal proceeding in a small town became the catalyst for a century of culture wars.

by Michael A. Smith
First Words

The good kind of patriotism

The church is called to be a loving critic, not a national cheerleader.
by Peter W. Marty
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The United States owes King George an apology

The signers of the Declaration of Independence accused the king of crimes against the people they represented. Those very crimes have become commonplace during Trump’s time in office.
by Benjamin J. Dueholm
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Bishop Budde among the Swedes

In September, Episcopal bishop Mariann Edgar Budde will travel to her mother’s homeland at the invitation of the Stockholm Cathedral.
by Gary G. Yerkey
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Cooking when the world is on fire

These days, daily tasks can feel like a distraction.
by Alejandra Oliva

Books

Racism by law

Joel Edward Goza shows how White supremacy has used legislation to structure the social reality of the United States.
by Jeannine Hill Fletcher

Can we live without cars?

A pair of new books can challenge Christians to see transportation as an expression of the beloved community.
by G. Travis Norvell

Settler colonialism discourse and how it falls short

Adam Kirsch suggests that what was once an academic discipline has become a new religion.
by John E. Phelan Jr.

The kingdom of God is like this

Tom Long’s invigorating new book empowers preachers to preach on and with the parables of Jesus.
by Will Willimon

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The Scopes Monkey Trial and the evolution of fundamentalism

A staged legal proceeding in a small town became the catalyst for a century of culture wars.
by Michael A. Smith
In the Lectionary

July 13, Ordinary 15C (Luke 10:25–37)

The question “Who is my neighbor?” has always been countercultural.
by Gina Burkhart
Books

Racism by law

Joel Edward Goza shows how White supremacy has used legislation to structure the social reality of the United States.
by Jeannine Hill Fletcher

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In the Lectionary

July 13, Ordinary 15C (Luke 10:25–37)

The question “Who is my neighbor?” has always been countercultural.
by Gina Burkhart
Features

The Scopes Monkey Trial and the evolution of fundamentalism

A staged legal proceeding in a small town became the catalyst for a century of culture wars.
by Michael A. Smith
Sunday’s Coming

Just go (Luke 10:1-11, 16-20)

The people of Jesus show up empty-handed and vulnerable.

by Gina Burkhart

First Words

The good kind of patriotism

The church is called to be a loving critic, not a national cheerleader.
by Peter W. Marty

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The Scopes Monkey Trial and the evolution of fundamentalism

A staged legal proceeding in a small town became the catalyst for a century of culture wars.
by Michael A. Smith
Books

Racism by law

Joel Edward Goza shows how White supremacy has used legislation to structure the social reality of the United States.
by Jeannine Hill Fletcher
First Words

The good kind of patriotism

The church is called to be a loving critic, not a national cheerleader.
by Peter W. Marty
Voices

Cooking when the world is on fire

These days, daily tasks can feel like a distraction.
by Alejandra Oliva

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