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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
Voices

Cooking when the world is on fire

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

Does God care what I wear to church?

While my thinking on this question has shifted, at the core of my being there is still a well-dressed girl from Queens.
by Pamela A. Lewis
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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
Features

The church cannot bless war

A Christianity that affirms the state’s wars is not Christianity. It is idolatry.
by C. Andrew Doyle and Stanley Hauerwas

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 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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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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High court: UMC can sue for control of Southern Methodist University

by Heather Hahn
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Three shootings at Utah Hare Krishna temple raise concerns about hate, safety

by Richa Karmarkar

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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
Features

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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