Tagged sin

Say ‘No’ to Christian Nationalism: Evangelical Leaders Statement

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.

On Going the Extra Mile (And How It Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means)

January 24, 2020

Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology

This subversive act flips the power dynamic.

How the Misuse of Matthew 18 Bullies Abuse Survivors Into Silence

December 16, 2019

Church Life, Practical Justice, Theology, Women

This response is typical of pastors accused of sexual abuse.

Sex Scandals Show Why Evangelicals Need to Recover the Sacrament of Confession

November 17, 2019

Church Life, Practical Justice, Theology

We cannot continue believing that there is such a thing as personal sin that affects no one else but us.

Cast No Stones

November 1, 2019

Books, Peace & Nonviolence, Practical Justice, Theology

I am not willing to short-change the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ for our sins.

Why Is Temptation So Tempting?

September 19, 2019

Church Life, Theology

Sins of omission generally begin with temptations of omission.

Faith Gone Wrong

Timothy McMahan King

June 19, 2019

Books, General, Theology

Addiction is dangerous not because it always lies, but because it only tells a part of the truth.

Stepping into the Light: Christians & Mental Illness

February 11, 2019

Church Life, General, Theology

None of the churches I have attended in my life ever denounced mental illness as fake or as a spiritual sin.

The Evolution of Sin

Tara Isabella Burton

February 9, 2019

Church Life, Practical Justice, Theology

What does it mean to be a “sinner” in secular America?

Black History Month for A White Guy

Jared St. Martin Brown

February 2, 2019

Church Life, Race

Why do I even care about this? Is it “white guilt”? No.