Editing the Christian Century through decades of cultural change

“It's the nature of the gospel to upend settled views.”

an interview with David Heim in the November 20, 2019 issue

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You’ve had a major hand in shaping the Century for three decades. What stands out for you as major changes in that time?

We took some good steps. But we are too afraid to name certain truths.

Like a lot of Christian millennials, I don’t need Christianity to be everything for me.

Growing up bilingual primed me to see the gifts offered at Babel and Pentecost.

Acts points us to a better communion, one that preserves and celebrates diversity.