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From Ferguson To Kiev: Dr. Bernice King to Join National Faith Leaders to Interrogate US Militarism at Home & Abroad

March 31, 2022

Church Life, Global, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Race

Returning to the site and sound of MLK’s legendary ‘Beyond Vietnam’ speech to examine the enduring evils of racism, materialism, and militarism 55 years later NEW YORK – LIVE FREE USA joins The Quincy Instit...

An Open Letter to His Holiness Kirill from US Christian Leaders

RLC Editor

March 14, 2022

Church Life, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Peace & Nonviolence

“In this moment, as the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, you have the holy opportunity to play an historic role in helping to bring a cessation of senseless violence and a restoration of peace,” the US Christian leaders wrote in their letter. “We pray you will do so, and our prayers will accompany you.”

Christmas in the Borderlands

RLC Editor

December 23, 2021

General

With a week in the borderlands behind us, I am processing, and I am grieving.

The Uncomfortable In-Between

RLC Editor

July 14, 2021

Books, Global, Practical Justice

Discomfort leads us to a place where we are bothered when we compare what we have to what others don’t have.

Christian Leaders from Around the Country Read Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech

RLC Editor

July 5, 2021

General, Politics, Race

One-hundred and sixty-nine years ago today, abolitionist, writer, and statesman Frederick Douglass gave a speech to the 600 members of the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society entitled "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?" This past weekend, Christian leaders from around the country gathered virtually with Red Letter Christians to read this powerful piece together.

Ten Ways to Resist a Dictatorship

RLC Editor

June 18, 2021

General, Global, Politics, Practical Justice

This is our inheritance and our legacy. No matter what, our motherland will never lack in courage. Thank you for bearing witness to our resistance.

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...

Gather Round the Forge (An Excerpt from Beating Guns)

RLC Editor

April 8, 2021

Books, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice

Not many people get argued into thinking differently, but experiences and stories move us, especially when we have the humility to listen and to view the world from a different lens, from someone else’s eyes. W...

US Missile Strike in Syria: What You Should Know

RLC Editor

March 1, 2021

Global, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice

We cannot bomb our way to peace. What is imperative is that we don’t lose sight of the civilians and families whose homes and communities in Syria and Iraq bear the brunt of these never-ending proxy wars fought between the US, Iran, Russia, Turkey, and others.

Say ‘No’ to Christian Nationalism: Evangelical Leaders Statement

RLC Editor

February 24, 2021

General, Politics, Practical Justice

We recognize that evangelicalism, and white evangelicalism, in particular, has been susceptible to the heresy of Christian nationalism because of a long history of faith leaders accommodating white supremacy. We choose to speak out now because we do not want to be quiet accomplices in this on-going sin.

From Ferguson To Kiev: Dr. Bernice King to Join National Faith Leaders to Interrogate US Militarism at Home & Abroad

An Open Letter to His Holiness Kirill from US Christian Leaders

Christmas in the Borderlands

The Uncomfortable In-Between

Christian Leaders from Around the Country Read Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech

Ten Ways to Resist a Dictatorship

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

Gather Round the Forge (An Excerpt from Beating Guns)

US Missile Strike in Syria: What You Should Know

Say ‘No’ to Christian Nationalism: Evangelical Leaders Statement

The NRA’s Thoughts & Prayers

June 17th, 2015 ( Excerpt from For such a Time as This: Hope and Forgiveness after the Charleston Massacre”)

Image: A Lament for George Floyd

Slow To Speak and Quick To Listen (An Excerpt From The Race-Wise Family)

Why #IStandWithJemar & Hope You Will Too

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