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January 23, 2020

In A Time of Fear, Hate, and Violence — Go Back to Jesus



Let me be clear: If most white Christians support or ignore the dangerous American brand of white nationalism we see rising again, we will lose the authenticity of our faith.





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Published on January 23, 2020 21:47

January 17, 2020

International Bonhoeffer Society Calls for 'Ending Donald Trump's Presidency' in 'Statement of Concern'



'We believe all persons of faith and conscience should prayerfully consider whether our democracy can endure a second term under the presidency of Donald Trump. We believe it cannot.'





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Published on January 17, 2020 11:52

January 10, 2020

Tackling Tests of Faith and Democracy



Going back to Jesus is the best way forward.





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Published on January 10, 2020 05:37

Peace, Blasphemy, and Prophecy



Frighteningly, there’s nothing to suggest that the whole cycle won’t repeat itself.





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Published on January 10, 2020 05:37

January 3, 2020

Blocking Trump's War with Iran by the Authority of Faith and Congress



The words of Jesus must now be taken seriously, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.”





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Published on January 03, 2020 19:37

December 24, 2019

Let Speaking Prophetic Truth Guide Us Into the New Year



Our dedication as Christians is to never lose hope, even in the face of adversity.





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Published on December 24, 2019 06:12

December 21, 2019

Christianity Today's Editorial May Be Watershed Moment for 2020



It may be when the first significant cracks in the wall of Trump’s political support from white evangelicals really became visible.





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Published on December 21, 2019 03:30

December 12, 2019

'The Whole Damn Thing Was a Lie'



For decades, our government has had a failure of imagination in addressing threats like terrorism in anything but military terms.





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Published on December 12, 2019 15:31

December 6, 2019

How the Message of Advent Speaks to Our Political Moment



How do we wait for Christ this year, in this both liturgical and, yes, political season?





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Published on December 06, 2019 09:35

November 27, 2019

Be the Salt and Light This Thanksgiving



Does reconnecting with Jesus mean reclaiming a way of life or style of life that we can look for?





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Published on November 27, 2019 23:41