War – Red Letter Christians

America is exceptional — in its addiction to violence and war

April 4, 2024

Death Penalty, Peace & Nonviolence, Race

We have work to do to continue to "break the silence." As our world is increasingly plagued by violence — not just in Ukraine but also in the streets of America — we must continue King’s legacy of nonviolence. We, too, must keep breaking the silence.

Embracing the Work of Christmas

Chuck Currie

December 26, 2023

Church Life, Creation & Environment, Immigration & Refugees, Interfaith, Politics, Practical Justice, Theology

Faith is work, after all.

America is exceptional — in its addiction to violence and war

Shane Claiborne

April 6, 2022

Death Penalty, Peace & Nonviolence, Race

We have work to do to continue to "break the silence." As our world is increasingly plagued by violence — not just in Ukraine but also in the streets of America — we must continue King’s legacy of nonviolence. We, too, must keep breaking the silence.

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

RLC Editor

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.”

A Tribute to Steve Schapiro

Shane Claiborne

February 13, 2022

Art, Peace & Nonviolence, Politics, Race

Last month, we lost a giant in the movement for a better world – Steve Schapiro. Some of you may not know him because he was usually behind a camera, capturing some of the iconic images of social changes from the Civil Rights Movement and the anti-war movement of the 60s right up until last year.