The Christian Century: Thoughtful, Independent, Progressive
WEBWritten by the oppressor, sung by the oppressed. James Walvin traces a beloved American hymn on its winding journey across racial divisions through the centuries. by Jeffrey L. Johnson.
Does the promise still hold? Israel and the land: An essay and ...
WEBThe promise of the land will remain conditional until the dawn of the messianic age. Israel’s ability to retain its independence will depend on both its obedience to the commandments and the resolve and power of its military. The return of the Jews to Israel has also posed a challenge to Christians.
Who is Jesus for Muslims? | The Christian Century
WEBJun 7, 2017 · In Islam, Jesus, peace and blessings be upon him, is one of the five greatest messengers of God who are collectively known as the ‘Ul al-Azm or the Possessors of Steadfastness. Jesus is also a real person who lived in Roman Judea in the first century of the Common Era. Muslims share with Christians most of the basic outlines of Jesus’ …
The quiet rise of Christian dominionism
WEBThe quiet rise of Christian dominionism. Jerry Falwell wanted to prepare America for the end of the world. Ted Cruz’s evangelical backers want to take America over. by Keri Ladner in the November 2022 issue. US Senator Ted Cruz at the 2021 AmericaFest at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Gage Skidmore / Creative ...
Life after resurrection - The Christian Century
WEBApr 21, 2021 · Jesus’ life with them after the rock is rolled away becomes a revelation of what he forged in 33 years of fleshy life. He was always drawing them and us into communion with God. In his resurrected life he pours out who he is and reveals to us what has been born in that tomb—pentecostal beings, a confounding community.
Church - The Christian Century
WEBSep 10, 2024 · Feeling God in a modernist cathedral-in-progress. While other churches have filled me with wonder, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia brought tears to my eyes. by Alejandra Oliva. June 26, 2024. Thoughtful, Independent, Progressive.
Grace in the face of suicide: Theological questions and hopes
WEBMar 8, 2000 · Grace in the face of suicide: Theological questions and hopes. by Mary T. Stimming in the March 8, 2000 issue. Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide, by Kay Redfield Jamison. Every 17 minutes someone in America takes his or her own life. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among college students, and the third among …
Browse the Narrative Lectionary - The Christian Century
WEB14 hours ago · Thoughtful, Independent, Progressive. Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.
The religious aspect of the Israel-Palestine conflict
WEBJun 16, 2021 · The religious aspect of the Israel-Palestine conflict. Palestinians run away from tear gas during clashes with Israeli security forces at the Al-Asqa Mosque compound in Jerusalelm's Old City on May 10. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) In mid-May, violence between Gaza and Israel intensified to levels not seen for years, with Hamas shooting hundreds …
What is true religion? (Psalm 15; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, …
WEBAug 31, 2018 · James reminds us that every good and perfect gift “is from above, coming down from the Father of lights.”. True religion, religion itself, is a gift from God. A gift—not an obligation or a measuring stick. True religion comes directly from God to humanity, to creation. And that religion is not for the cutting off or the dividing of the ...