African Christianity
In the black Atlantic region, religious identity is formed by routes rather than roots
Faith shaped by migration, diaspora, and slavery
Throngs of the Redeemed, in Lagos and beyond
The Redeemed Christian Church of God has 5 million members—66 years after it began.
A Ghanaian theologian considers demons
Are they real? and other questions in Esther Acolatse’s work.
The story of one Ethiopian woman—and of Christianity's encounter with modernity
Yetemegnu Mekonnen lived faithfully in turbulent times.
The wisdom of the African Christian practice of reverencing the dead
What would the global church look like if we all honored our ancestors as members of the communion of saints?
Witch hunts around the world
People are being persecuted by anti-witchcraft vigilantes. The church can help.
Psalm 91 in every time and place
“No evil shall befall us,” said St. Anthony in the desert, preachers during the Rwandan genocide, and Americans after 9/11.
What's dangerous about exorcism?
The practice plays a big role in Christianity—and not just on the fringes.
The new Catholic homeland
Within a few decades, a third of all Catholics will live in Africa.
When does faith become fraudulent?
Should truth in advertising law apply to religious claims? It's a live issue in Africa, where governments could learn from American experience.
Making saints in Africa
Within a decade, a sixth of the world's Catholics will be African—yet the continent has few canonized saints. This is starting to change.
Should Episcopalians repent? American liberals in a global communion
The Episcopal Church was and is right to affirm same-sex marriage. Now we should be willing to face the costs.
Reconcilers in Madagascar
Search online for Madagascar and you get mostly references to animated films about animals. Dig deeper and you'll find a still more amazing true story.
Chilembwe’s rising
A century ago, a period of stunning Christian growth began. Africa's independent churches claim John Chilembwe as a symbol of a new native Christianity, free from its paternalistic and missionary roots.
When the Westerners leave
After centuries of Westerners going to Africa to teach, documentary filmmaker James Ault goes to learn.
Economic boom in Africa
I once presented Africa as a region of extreme poverty, but we now have to take account of economic development. We can only begin to outline the religious consequences.
The full picture of 1517
As we remember the Reformation over the next couple of years, we should also recall its global context.