Parker Palmer Let’s not talk about “them” As I listen in on private and public conversations about the problems of American democracy, I’m struck time and again by how often our political talk is about people who…
Lenny Duncan My ordination is radical. I have a myriad of drug felonies; I spent years homeless; I received my GED in county prison. The church affirming me is a radical act. It is a way…
Religion News Service ELCA leaders call on Congress to pass US Citizenship Act of 2021 in new letter Leaders of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America threw their support behind what they called ‘fair and compassionate transformations to our nation’s broken immigration system.’ https://religionnews.com/2021/03/04/elca-leaders-call-on-congress-to-pass-u-s-citizenship-act-of-2021-in-new-letter/
Uncategorized You Need to Take the Religious Left Seriously This Time An interview with the Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, president of Union Theological Seminary in New York. https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/02/25/religious-left-politics-liberal-471640
Leigh Finke What Does LGBTQ+ Look Like? The first step in answering this question is to be aware of your own biases. What do you expect a queer teenager to look like? What stereotypes have you bought…
Brian McLaren Dismantling the White Nationalist Jesus by Caleb Lines and Brian McLaren https://www.redletterchristians.org/dismantling-the-white-nationalist-jesus/
Religion News Service How (un)compassionate conservatism failed Texas https://religionnews.com/2021/03/01/how-uncompassionate-conservatism-failed-texas/
Uncategorized Tish Harrison Warren, a rising star in Christian spiritual writing Tish Harrison Warren's willingness to merge personal vulnerability with deep theological reflection has made her one of the most promising Christian spiritual writers of her generation. https://religionnews.com/2021/02/26/tish-harrison-warren-a-rising-star-in-christian-spiritual-writing/
Uncategorized On late-night TV and bestseller lists, new books on prayer resonating with readers After a tumultuous year, several new books about prayer from popular Christian authors seem to be speaking to the moment. Featuring books by Father James Martin, Sarah Bessey, and Tish…
Kerry Connelly Types of privilege White privilege means that even though your life may not be easy, the color of your skin does not provide additional obstacles to your success. Because privilege is often invisible…