Voices

Sacred longing

Immigrants’ stories capture a deep desire for something better. Scripture shows that God longs for a better world, too.

by Kelly Brown Douglas
Annie Dillard laughing
Features

Annie Dillard’s unrestrained hallelujah

The visionary writer showed us that paying attention could make us certain that the world is holy.
by Amy Frykholm
Features

Understanding polyamory

Alternatives to monogamous marriage are going mainstream. How will Christians respond?
by David Congdon
Features

We keep turning women into monsters

Reading Eleanor Johnson’s new book while watching the Lindsay Clancy trial, I realized we’re still using the same ancient myths against women.
by Jessica Mesman
wendell berry in conversation
Features

Wendell Berry’s vision of a sacred world

Experience, reading, and the daily rounds of farm work taught Wendell that scripture is correct: Every creature and every inch of earth is made and approved by God.
by Norman Wirzba

Books

Yoga, psychedelics, and sound baths

Many wellness practices have religious roots. Liz Bucar argues that we can engage these roots without joining the religion.
by Murph Kinney

Understanding the Bible in terms of justice isn’t new

Claudia Setzer traces a bold tradition of reading scripture for the love of God, neighbor, and a more humane society.
by Zen Hess

Lonely conspiracists

Noelle Cook opens a window into the lives of two insurrectionists, Yvonne and Tammy, as they navigate the world after January 6.
by Keri Ladner

An NGO’s complex ethics

Journalist Ross Halperin tells the story of two friends whose work in Honduras finds them bearing the high costs of discipleship.
by Aimee Allison Hein

More in Books ›

In This Issue

Books

Yoga, psychedelics, and sound baths

Many wellness practices have religious roots. Liz Bucar argues that we can engage these roots without joining the religion.
by Murph Kinney
Voices

Sacred longing

Immigrants’ stories capture a deep desire for something better. Scripture shows that God longs for a better world, too.
by Kelly Brown Douglas
Voices

A gospel of belonging in Korea

It’s my first time here in decades, and I have been struck by the depth of relational intimacy on display everywhere I go.
by Peter Choi

Free Newsletters

From theological reflections to breaking religion news to the latest books, the Christian Century's newsletters have you covered.

Explore Newsletters

Voices

Sketch of Peter Choi
Illustration of columnist Rachel Mann
Illustration of Kelly Brown Douglas
Stephanie Saldana
Illustration of columnist Julian DeShazier
Image of Alejandra Oliva

More in Voices ›

Politics

Voices

Sacred longing

Immigrants’ stories capture a deep desire for something better. Scripture shows that God longs for a better world, too.
by Kelly Brown Douglas
Voices

A gospel of belonging in Korea

It’s my first time here in decades, and I have been struck by the depth of relational intimacy on display everywhere I go.
by Peter Choi
Features

Where the salmon run again

In the Pacific Northwest, an era of dam removal has begun.
by John Rosenberg
woodcut of the parable of the workers in the vineyard
Voices

A politics of grievance in the vineyard

The language may change, but Matthew 20’s underlying question remains: Who belongs, and who does not?
by Kelly Brown Douglas

All politics ›