The costs of rebellion

Andor demonstrates that Star Wars is still one of our most compelling fictional accounts of imperial power—and the various means of resisting it.

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The costs of rebellion

Andor demonstrates that Star Wars is still one of our most compelling fictional accounts of imperial power—and the various means of resisting it.

Does Jesus understand sisters? (Luke 10:38-42)

Does he really need to add the part about Mary’s choice being better?

Katy Perry and the wealthy women of space

Greed has no end, and the end of greed is resistance to every limitation—including the limitation of gravity.

The desecration of Oak Flat

Idolatry rarely turns out well for people—or for the rest of creation.

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The desecration of Oak Flat

Idolatry rarely turns out well for people—or for the rest of creation.

Apache Stronghold’s rooted resistance

The fight to protect Oak Flat is not just about a single holy site. It is about recovering our bond with the land.

A new pope’s call to unity

I was in the second row for Pope Leo’s installation. I am cautiously optimistic about what I heard.

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.