Interfaith

Christian Leaders from Around the Country Reading FREDERICK DOUGLASS’ 1852 speech “WHAT TO THE SLAVE IS THE FOURTH OF JULY” (Read on July 3, 2021)

July 4, 2023

Editor's Note: originally published on RLC Blog on July 3, 2021. One-hundred and sixty-nine years ago today, abolitionist, writer, and statesma...

Excerpt from “The Ballot and the Bible”

Kaitlyn Schiess

July 3, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, Politics, Revival

A city on a hill. These words have captivated Americans for generations. They encapsulate our sense of collective destiny, divine mission, and moral s...

“God so loved the World”

Shane Claiborne and RLC Editor

July 1, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Revival

As we approach July 4, and as many churches around the country host “Celebrate America” services this Sunday… I offer this little reflection. Hope it’...

Queer Joy of Belonging

Jenn Zatopek

June 30, 2023

Church Life, General, Interfaith, LGBTQ+, Revival, Theology

On the first weekend in June, my partner and I served communion at our friendly LGBTQIA+ church and my heart touched the marvelous love of God in our ...

RAW Tools 44K Countdown

RLC Editor

June 26, 2023

General, Gun Violence, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence

So far (as of 6/25/2023), 42,940 minutes of forging have been logged, and below are some images of just a few of the creations formed from the heartfe...

A Pride Month Lesson from Ted Lasso

Jon Mathieu

June 22, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, LGBTQ+, Revival

The hit show Ted Lasso recently concluded its third and final season on Apple TV+. I think the most valuable of the ambitious comedy’s accomplishments...

The Mind of Jesus

Jon Canas

June 20, 2023

Christian Nationalism, Church Life, General, Interfaith, Politics, Revival, Theology

An extract from the essay of the same name from the recently published book, Religion, Politics, and Reclaiming the Soul of Christianity: A Spiritual ...

“God is Justice”, an excerpt from “All God’s Children”

Dr. Terence Lester

June 19, 2023

Christian Nationalism, General, Global, Interfaith, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Race, Revival

Adapted from All God's Children by Terence Lester Adapted from Chapter 3, "God is Justice" The word justice appears hundreds of times in the B...

Overcoming Shame

Karen Keen

June 15, 2023

General, Interfaith, LGBTQ+, Revival, Theology, Women

Shame is a common experience of marginalized people. Not surprisingly. It does a number on you when others look askance at what makes you different an...