The Dismembered Body of Christ
We often draw lines in the sand to define “us” and “them” so “we” can prosper and “they” can look upon “us” with stupefaction.
Why Millennial Christians Can’t Get Their Spiritual Stuff Together
Only in going backwards will Millennial Christians truly move forward in our spiritual journey.
Mark Driscoll Resigns from Mars Hill Church
The divisive megachurch pastor’s resignation came shortly after the church concluded its investigation.
Why Brittany Maynard’s Choice to Die Is Not Personal or Private
The saddest part is not the 29-year-old’s diagnosis, but her choice of physician-assisted suicide.
The Bully Pulpit
What my pit bull taught me about privilege and prejudice.
Church Community Should Be Messy
Church leaders: let’s challenge ourselves to prioritize love over comfort in our communities.
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15 Hispanic Faith Leaders You Should Know
Check out these Hispanic leaders who are shaping what American religion looks like.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About the Bible
By Peter Enns
The 10 Commandments of Bible Reading.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Islam
If we’re willing to accept diversity within Judaism, Christianity, and Hinduism, we need to do the same for Islam.
10 Things Every College Student Needs to Know About Religion
I love teaching students about religion. But we’d go deeper and further every semester if everyone understood these 10 basic ideas.
10 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Atheism
Set your stereotypes aside and get to know atheists all over again.
7 Family Issues Pope Francis Should — But Won’t — Discuss
If any women were invited to the Vatican’s synod on the family, they’d be having a very different conversation.
It’s Not Just Pope Francis — God Wants Wealth Redistributed, Too
By John Gehring
Conservative commentators are freaking out about Pope Francis’ views on economic inequality, but the pope is in line with traditional Catholic teaching.
Pope of the Spiritual But Not Religious?
Leaders from humanist and “spiritual but not religious” communities discuss what they see in Pope Francis.
Beware of Pope Francis
You can’t admire Pope Francis without acknowledging that the path he’s taking demands that we change.
When a Rabbi Comes Out to His Congregation
A prominent Conservative rabbi announces that he is gay.
We Are Our Choices
What we say “yes” and “no” to determines the course of our lives.
Vatican Signals “Stunning Change” in Stance Toward Gays and Lesbians
A document from the Synod of Bishops provokes debate from the right and left flanks of the Catholic Church.