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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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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

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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

Voices

Learning humility as a student pastor

Field education invites us to the lifelong work of discovering the Holy Spirit through our stunning inadequacies.

by Melissa Florer-Bixler

Books

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

Ecclesiastes and the heart-wrenching lives of migrants

Helen Boursier explores spirituality before, during, and after people decide to cross into the United States.

by M. C. Lohrmann

In This Issue

Books

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

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

In the Lectionary

July 6, Ordinary 14C (2 Kings 5:1-14)

God’s saving work is never too big for ordinary moments or casual conversations.

by Gina Burkhart

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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

Books

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

Features

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

News

Pastor films as masked federal agents arrest Iranian Christian asylum-seekers in LA

by Fiona André

Voices

Illustration of columnist Mellisa Florer-Bixler

Melissa Florer-Bixler

Learning humility as a student pastor

Field education invites us to the lifelong work of discovering the Holy Spirit through our stunning inadequacies.

Samuel Wells

A man I know had a near-death experience

What was I doing in his vision?

Stephanie Perdew

A farewell to snow

Louise Erdrich’s Future Home of the Living God reminds me how much we have to mourn as we enter a climate dystopia.

Peter Choi

My new understanding of mountaintop faith

Together, the Psalms and the Korean concept of han have changed my perspective on the emotional Christianity of my childhood.

Brian Bantum

Insecurity and the problem of evil

One of my more shameful memories comes from my time coaching youth soccer as a teenager.

Julian DeShazier

Knowledge is not enough

Patience, kindness, and love are far more valuable to the formation of our faith communities.

Politics

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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

Features