Amy Frykholm
The prism of Mohja Kahf’s poetry
Kahf turns the stories of biblical and Qur'anic women to see their many facets.
The personal is political—and universal—for Carter Heyward
Heyward was one of the first women priests. But her particular experiences aren't the heart of her memoir.
Who was Joseph Oppenheimer, and why was he killed?
Yair Mintzker doesn't know. He's more interested in why other historians keep trying to write a 19th-century novel about the 18th-century case.
Why churches still matter for immigration reform
“We can’t depend on political parties to provide moral clarity.”
Tai chi in the sanctuary
Limbs lift in the church light
stocking feet, bald heads, backs
bent like
marmots, like
...
Who is Jesus for Muslims?
“According to Islam, Jesus always speaks the truth. The question is how we understand it.”
A novel at the edge of faith
It’s rare to encounter a female protagonist in theological fiction.
Mary Magdalene is every woman
Marie Howe’s poems present Magdalene in many forms, contemporary and ancient.
James Baldwin's tough love for America
Baldwin’s words in Raoul Peck’s film indict us, but they also help us envision a new future.
What is forgiveness, and is it good?
“In the wrong hands, forgiveness can become a kind of tyranny.”
Inventing a voice for Louis Till
John Edgar Wideman counters the official record of Emmett Till’s father with a more empathetic version.
The roots and branches of the sanctuary movement
“We weren’t trying to break the law. We were offering humanitarian assistance.”
The real stories behind refugee resettlement
Before the protests of support for refugees at airports this weekend, people were already sharing their lives with their new neighbors.
Distracted by our own devices
I’ve become the sort of person who checks her phone constantly. I did not have to go this way.
Food justice is about workers
"I paid for college by working at restaurants. That gave me a worm's eye view."
A soft landing in Montana
Despite protests, the group persisted in welcoming refugees to their community.
What we can learn from an Orthodox nun
She died resisting the Nazis. Her critique of Christians in society still resonates today.
From Nigeria to America and back
"There was a time in my life when I devoured Christian literature," says novelist Chigozie Obioma.