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What does it mean to be a Christian in these times?

We have a cross at the center of our faith, and we need to start acting like it.

by Kelly Brown Douglas
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The consolation of studying theology

Theological education is precarious, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. So why do students keep enrolling?
by Andrew Packman
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How shall we render?

Thankfully, the Christian tradition is filled with models of resistance to unjust leaders.
by Richard Lischer
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What can the church offer trans people right now?

Baptism and Eucharist should rework all of our ideas about identity.
by Rachel Mann
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California congregations vow to help neighbors even as their buildings are lost to fires

by Bob Smietana

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Hope as an act of love

Theologian Norman Wirzba’s account of hope is compelling precisely because it is so grounded in harsh reality.
by Lilia Ellis

The legacy of Black activist teachers

Almeda Wright’s impeccably researched profiles explore the connections between religion, education, and social action.
by Susan Willhauck

The brokenness of Christology

Sarah Coakley explores ruptures on the cross, in the Eucharist, in Spirit-filled people, and between Judaism and the church.
by Lauren F. Winner

The women who would be war heroes

Kristin Hannah’s novel is based on military nurses’ firsthand accounts of their experiences in Vietnam.
by Grant Wacker

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Voices

What does it mean to be a Christian in these times?

We have a cross at the center of our faith, and we need to start acting like it.
by Kelly Brown Douglas
Books

Hope as an act of love

Theologian Norman Wirzba’s account of hope is compelling precisely because it is so grounded in harsh reality.
by Lilia Ellis
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The consolation of studying theology

Theological education is precarious, inconvenient, and uncomfortable. So why do students keep enrolling?
by Andrew Packman

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What does it mean to be a Christian in these times?

We have a cross at the center of our faith, and we need to start acting like it.
by Kelly Brown Douglas
Features

How shall we render?

Thankfully, the Christian tradition is filled with models of resistance to unjust leaders.
by Richard Lischer
Books

The legacy of Black activist teachers

Almeda Wright’s impeccably researched profiles explore the connections between religion, education, and social action.
by Susan Willhauck
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What can the church offer trans people right now?

Baptism and Eucharist should rework all of our ideas about identity.
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