Red Letter Christians

Why We’re Glad Our Publisher Isn’t Backing The ‘God Bless The USA’ Bible

Shane Claiborne, Lisa Sharon Harper, Soong-Chan Rah, Jemar Tisby and Doug Pagitt

May 26, 2021

As authors published by Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing known for its NIV Bibles, and activists against Christian nationalism, we were alarmed at this news, first reported by Religion Unplugged. We’re delighted today that Zondervan announced it will not support this Bible.

Struggle is Faithfulness: Thoughts from Inside Chronic Illness

Jenna Wysong Filbrun

May 25, 2021

General, Theology

However, is God directly responsible for one person’s healing while another suffers or dies? When God gets credit for the first outcome but not the second, it leaves the second person (and/or their loved ones) invisible, insignificant, and clearly excluded from God’s circle of care.

The City on a Hill: Jerusalem Divided

Mae Elise Cannon

May 21, 2021

General, Global, Peace & Nonviolence

The Holy Land will continue experiencing an unholy maintenance of occupation by force, only limited by violent interventions.

Christian Faith Leader Sign-On to End the Federal Death Penalty

RLC Editor

May 19, 2021

Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Practical Justice

Editor's Note: Our friends and co-conspirators at Death Penalty Action have invited Christian Faith Leaders to sign the petition below. You'll also find several resources for taking action following the petitio...

John Wayne, Jesus, and The End of Innocence

Rachel Ophoff

May 18, 2021

Books, Politics, Theology

The short answer, according to Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez, is that a man like Donald Trump is exactly whom they were expecting. Nothing like Jesus. But a lot like John Wayne.

Minimalism and the Christian Life

Becca Ehrlich

May 17, 2021

Family and Parenting, General, Practical Justice

My working definition of minimalism is a focus on the aspects of life that matter most and intentionally removing everything else. What, then, are the aspects of life that matter most?

Ten Ways to Resist a Dictatorship

Consistent and Faithful Witnesses

The Church Is Not a Business

How the Year of Jubilee Challenges Us to Confront Monopoly Power

Lovers of Peace Must Organize

The ‘Single-Issue Voter Club’ and the Fight Against Gun Violence