Theology
Faith is a gift to relax into
The Greek word for faith, pistis, isn’t about assenting to beliefs. It’s about trust.
In a secular age, Bonhoeffer’s “religionless Christianity” is evergreen
Peter Hooten considers the concept in relationship to the theologian’s entire body of work.
Green burial as an act of faith
A growing number of Christians are embracing natural burial practices.
Critical race theory is a gift to Christians
The good news about collective and institutional sin is that, like individual sin, it can be redeemed.
How the midwives Shiphrah and Puah mock the violence of empire
They use Pharaoh’s tools to dismantle oppression.
Karl Barth’s wisdom for fathers (and mothers, and all children of God)
Before you had a human parent, you had a perfect one.
Where is my love to go?
Imagine God asking that question. You’ll get an insight into God’s heart.
Where my faith and my work as a scientist meet
It’s difficult to study the phylogenetic tree and still feel lonely.
How White Christians turned syncretism into an insult
Early-20th-century European and North American missionaries grew concerned about it—but never in their own churches.
What is a beautiful church building for?
What my bad sermons made bland, our sanctuary made sweet.
Virginia Mollenkott’s Women, Men, and the Bible shaped my life
The lesbian evangelical scholar bravely shared her view of God—in love.
David Tracy and the absolute infinite
Essays spanning four decades offer a fitting entree into the work of a distinguished scholar.
The (toxic) masculinity of Martin Luther
Some readers will find Lyndal Roper’s new book unsettling. That might be a good thing.
Shane McCrae reimagines the life of a wounded angel
Poetry that continues the rich literary tradition of angels and offers a new, illuminating perspective
Emptying the tombs of the city jail
“There’s a group of people outside,” I said through the intercom, “and they’ve raised money for your bail.”
Christian peacemaking and the role of forgiveness
Seeking justice is critical. Is it enough?