Botswana overturns law criminalizing gay and lesbian sexual relationships
Botswana, like dozens of countries worldwide, inherited its law on gay sex from the British Empire. In recent years momentum has been building to repeal those laws.
Botswana, like dozens of countries worldwide, inherited its law on gay sex from the British Empire. In recent years momentum has been building to repeal those laws.
The Spirit didn’t come down at Pentecost. Eyes were opened to God’s presence.
though this winter may never end,
the snow with its patches of stiff, brown grass
7 starlings at the feeder they are just
passing through like you, always
3 exits away from the place
where your heart will stop & stay—
you think maybe under
the ground the sound of ash, the heft the way
your father left & his before all that unfinished
business you’re determined not to have.
This is not a unblemished body rising to heaven. This is Jesus in the flesh, God carrying embodiedness through to the end.
Betty Rendón, who is also a doctoral student at Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago, was arrested when ICE raided her home.
Diyanet Mosque was set ablaze in broad daylight, destroying much of the ground floor. Attendance has been low at its iftar meals.
One location, the Chabad Center for Jewish Life in Arlington, Massachusetts—also home to the rabbi’s family—was set on fire twice.
We go to church to worship, not just to be polite.
Our son told me his strategy for getting to safety. I hate that worst-case scenario planning is his reality.
I loved Rachel's brain, which was sharp and curious, bold and tender, all at the same time.