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Why we miss Niebuhr now
Martin Doblmeier’s new documentary shows how theology drives our use of power.
Don't worry, give money
Organizations rating nonprofits appeal to the results-oriented. But is that what charity is about?
Truth and revelation
Our truth is the sort of truth that acknowledges that we see through a mirror dimly.
Speaking—and acting—against hate
The president has been slow to condemn acts of hatred against religious minorities. Moral leaders are stepping into the vacuum.
April 9, Liturgy of the Passion
Isaiah 50:4-9a; Matthew 26:14–27:66; Philippians 2:5–11
Water and Spirit are life (John 3:1-17)
Why does Jesus tie these two things together?
The new Catholic homeland
Within a few decades, a third of all Catholics will live in Africa.
Foul-weather friends
There are people who can't take crisis, but there are others who only show up for that.
A police officer’s view from street level
“At any given moment, I may need to be a psychologist, centurion, street lawyer, or soothsayer.”
Go ahead and give up chocolate for Lent
It has become trendy to criticize the popular approach to 40-day fasts. But there's still a lot to be said for giving up Oreos or cake.
Oscar Romero's wisdom for today
The Salvadoran archbishop was thoroughly of his own time. But his words speak to us too.
A toast to Ramanuja
Martin Luther isn’t the only theologian for whom we celebrate a major anniversary this year.
