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October 15, Ordinary 28A (Matthew 22:1-14; Isaiah 25:1-9)
The parable of the wedding banquet is a horror story.
Crisis for Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar worsens
Myanmar's military has been accused of ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity.
When the cross reappears
The olive-wood cross reminded me that Christ's sacrificial love is as close as the palm of my hand. Then I lost it.
Robert Jenson, theologian revered by many of his peers, dies at age 87
Jenson was also active in ecumenical dialogues.
Survey offers data for worldview of Trump voters
Baylor researchers found that 81 percent of Trump voters see Middle Eastern refugees as a threat.
Encountering the Gerasene demoniac in an American prison
Incarceration is a tomb. It beats death into people.
Fashion-forward faith
Muslim women’s clothing reveals—and shapes—culture, politics, and piety.
Faith groups provide the bulk of disaster recovery, coordinating with FEMA
Faith-based organizations are integral partners in state and federal disaster relief efforts.
God vs. gang? For some in El Salvador, rehab happens at church
More than 400 ex-members say that Protestant groups have helped them leave the gangs.
A Palestinian boy, an Israeli soldier, and my American sons
The stories we tell can do real damage. Or they can heal.
Flannery O'Connor's demonic characters bear witness to Christ
If O'Connor's stories are shocking, that's only because the gospel is, too.
Climate change and the failure of incarnational nerve
Do we really want God to live with us in a poisoned and degraded world?
Episode 27: Field of Dreams
Matt and Adam welcome Josh Larsen, editor of Think Christian and co-host of Filmspotting, to talk Field of Dreams.
Nigerian Christian leader honored for aiding victims of Boko Haram
Rebecca Samuel Dali was recognized especially for her efforts to reintegrate women and their children who had been held captive by militants.
Trump's "law and order" is about neither one
Impunity for Joe Arpaio makes good policing harder. So does access to military gear.
Robert Jenson and the search for the divine feminine
Jens was never unkind to me, perhaps because I was the rare chemistry major who asked questions about God while showing enthusiasm for Barth.
Getting forgiveness (Matthew 18:15-20)
Christ’s love binds up our broken hearts and broken ways.
Washington National Cathedral to remove windows honoring Confederate generals
The cathedral removed glass panels depicting the Confederate flag a year ago.
Notion of a 'Christian America' dwindling even further, study shows
The number of people who are not affiliated with organized religion continues to grow.