Dolly’s theology was love
There was a fabulously DIY quality to Dolly Parton’s faith.
Jason Arday should be alive
A competition for clicks turned one man’s exaggerations into a referendum on his life.
The common good in the age of AI
Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical shows how Catholic social teaching was built to outlast any single issue, including the newest ones.
What does the death of Jesus have to do with me?
Whatever the historical reasons for the crucifixion, the Christian tradition has always insisted that one of the reasons Jesus died is me.
Refusing the rituals of cancel culture
Christians are called to pursue accountability through restoration—not exclusion.
The smoke screen of “speaking the truth in love”
It seems like every Christian on social media has an opinion on Philip Yancey’s confession. I think we should keep them to ourselves.
Franklin Graham preaches a God of hate
In his holiday sermon at the Pentagon, Graham cited scripture as a justification for war. But what if Samuel got God wrong?
Sing Christmas carols during Advent. Put up the tree before Halloween.
God’s RSVP has no date or time.
When theology kills
Ruth Miller’s beliefs led to multiple deaths. Is my own faith giving life or taking it?
Confession: I don’t want Trump to go to heaven
Hearing him admit that he might not be first in line at the pearly gates was surreal.
Why does the Southern Baptist Convention wield so much political influence?
The SBC is loud, but it represents a slim minority of Christians who are out of step with the rest of the country.
Does it matter if Jesus was crucified with nails or ropes?
A recent Christianity Today article—and subsequent apology—reminded me of the forbidden questions of my evangelical upbringing.
Notes on (Christian) camp
Move over, pink flamingos. For me, the cross of Christ is as campy as it gets.
Running toward Jesus
Raised Pentecostal, I was wary of Catholicism. Pope Francis gave me the final nudge I needed.
You will know a tree by its salty fruit
Franklin Graham cares about Trump’s language. So does Jesus, but for very different reasons.
