The monk and the machine

How can we be better stewards of AI? Thomas Merton’s writing on technology can help.

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October 11, Ordinary 28A (Matthew 22:1–14)

Matthew’s version of the wedding banquet parable is unsettling. There is no second chance, no forgiveness.

Church gossip and a pastor’s double life

I’m obligated to a high standard of confidentiality. I also find the stories on social media hard to resist.

Blessings for all

Christine Valters Paintner draws on Jewish, Islamic, and Celtic traditions to widen what is worthy of blessing.

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Politics

Rapture theology at Ruby Ridge

Chris Jennings explores an often overlooked element of Randy and Vicki Weaver’s extremist beliefs.

It’s not too late for climate action

“The God-given gift of human ingenuity,” says activist Bill McKibben, “is on par with the God-given gift of sunshine and wind.”

Trending topics: Black women writers

Six new biographies of Black women whose writing has changed history

Intentional conflict

“Conflict is not sin,” says Priya Parker. “It’s heart; it’s relevance. People don’t fight about what they don’t care about.”