Politics – Red Letter Christians

A Call For Mass Noncooperation With the Racist Policies of “America First”

June 23, 2018

Immigration & Refugees, Interfaith, Politics, Practical Justice, Race, Sexual Minorities, Theology

We call on all people of goodwill who know this administration’s “zero tolerance” policy is evil to follow the poor people of this nation who have led us in civil disobedience over the past six weeks.

‘This is A Normal I’d Like to Remember’

Kimberly Knowle-Zeller

June 21, 2018

Global, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Race, Theology

I wonder why it’s normal to no longer be surprised by what we hear.

Separated on Father’s Day

Kelsey Herbert

June 17, 2018

Family and Parenting, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Theology

This father was forced to make this choiceless choice to leave his country, and the United States should not prosecute him or separate him from the only son he has left.

Why is Jeff Sessions Quoting Romans 13 and Why is It So Often Invoked?

Emily McFarlan Miller and Yonat Shimron

June 16, 2018

Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Theology

“While Sessions may take the Bible seriously in this situation he has demonstrated he is no theologian,” Johnnie Moore said.

God, Our Parent, Would Never Treat Children Like This

Lee Ann Pomrenke

June 15, 2018

Family and Parenting, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Theology

A Father or Mother God would never endorse ripping apart parents and children to make a political point or even to deter immigration.

What Jesus Has to Say About Predatory Lending

Carl Ruby

June 13, 2018

Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

I had missed the fact that following Jesus requires standing up to people who oppress the poor.

RLC Partner Updates

RLC Editor

June 12, 2018

Books, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Practical Justice, Race, Sexual Minorities, Theology

We are honored to partner with a variety of organizations and individuals who live out Jesus’ counter-cultural teachings.

Separating Immigrant Children from Their Families is Torture

Jennifer Butler

June 9, 2018

Family and Parenting, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Theology

People of faith must also condemn a policy that punishes children for their parents’ attempts to protect them.

In Gratitude to Our Supporters

Don Golden

June 8, 2018

General, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Our staff have been deeply encouraged by the waves of support that have come in to affirm this mission of pursuing Jesus and justice.

A Confession of Faith & Love

Tony Campolo

June 6, 2018

Creation & Environment, Global, Immigration & Refugees, Politics, Practical Justice, Race, Sexual Minorities, Theology

I am grateful for the input and critiques from this group of long experienced Christian leaders who have blazed the path that RLC is treading these days in our commitment to Jesus and justice.