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Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.

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Nancy Pittman becomes president of Phillips Theological Seminary

The search committee chair praised Pittman’s “vision for the future of theological education.”

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The Quest for nbsp Love from the World

Needing love as a pastor is a difficult thing to gauge. For while it is completely human to need love, we must also acknowledge this moment of rampant narcissism.

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James Kenneth Echols first African American Lutheran seminary president dies at age 67

Richard J. Perry Jr., a professor emeritus at the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, called Echols “a giant in the world of theological education.”

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How Jerry Falwell Jr made me wrestle with my own sin

When I read Falwell’s comments devaluing people who are poor, I thought of my encounters with Ted.

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What Christmas cards don t say

Why can’t our image-conscious letters include family fights, foreclosures, and job anxiety?

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Historic Los Angeles church once an activist hub seeks new life

César Chávez once preached at the church, which supported Chicano civil rights organizers. But the church wants to do more than preserve its past.

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How I learned to love the vengeful Old Testament God

My class had struggled with the psalmists calling on God to kick in the teeth of their opponents. Then we got to the 94th Psalm.

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Martha C Nussbaum wins 1 million Berggruen Prize

The Berggruen Institute called her “one of the world’s leading public philosophers.”

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Robert Jones religion researcher wins a Grawemeyer award

Jones received the honor for his book The End of White Christian America.

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Do you hear what I hear

Having my birthday in Advent makes me wonder: What if Jesus had grown old and dealt with changes like hearing loss?

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