Features
How local governments punish poor people with fines
A barbershop births a church of drug users, ex-cons, and homeless folks
The precarious position of evangelical women celebrities in the church
Books
Two glimpses into Judaism in America
Steven Weisman looks at the development of the Reform movement. Jack Wertheimer focuses on the present and future.
Books we’re giving
A sneak peek at the CC staff’s Christmas gift list
The deep roots of America’s enchantment with capitalism
Eugene McCarraher explains how money became our object of worship.
Why are rural white Americans willing to prioritize cultural whiteness above all else?
Jonathan Metzl offers useful data and analysis, if not much empathy.
For women in the church, not nearly enough has changed
Kate Bowler explores the world of evangelical Christian women celebrities
A former Jehovah’s Witness tells her story
Amber Scorah’s memoir has a breathless quality that makes it compulsively readable.
Departments
When hope gives up on magical results
What mercy in the criminal justice system could look like
Who’s the parasite?
Poor People’s Campaign 2018, by André Daughtry
Trump’s new refugee limits are senseless and destructive
News
‘Safe harbor’ offered to LGBTQ Methodists
One year before election, Christian leaders cross divides to call for respect
ICE drops $300,000 fine for an immigrant living in sanctuary church
After Amazon synod, Pope Francis criticizes cultural discrimination
AME Church targets Alzheimer’s disease
Study finds that self-compassion helps prevent clergy burnout
World Council of Churches development project will have special ‘green’ label
African theologian John Samuel Mbiti dies at 87
Paula White to head Trump's faith office
