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As We Anticipate Inauguration Day, What Should Christians Ask of Our Leaders?
At the beginning of a new presidential administration, and amid so much political turmoil, it’s more important than ever that Christians take a hard look at whether our leaders match up to his example.
Raphael Warnock’s Black Liberation Theology and the Faux Christianity of the Capitol Insurrection
How does Raphael Warnock’s black liberation theology offer a path forward from the insurrection at the Capitol?
2020 was the Year of Big Capital. With St. Joseph, Let’s Make 2021 the Year of The Worker.
Instead of concentration of ownership in the hands of a few capitalists, Catholic Social Teaching envisions workers having common possession with capitalists over the enterprises at which they work.
Could You Pass for a Computer?
How about for an atheist? Sam Sawyer on what an atheist/Christian “Turing Test” has to tell us about dialogue.
Can’t Find a Job? How About a Vocation?
The salary’s low, but the job security is out-of-this-world — a plug for vocations in the economic downturn sets Sam Sawyer to thinking about how God gets our attention.
What Does Easter Look Like?
Sam Sawyer wonders whether Stephen Colbert dancing is a better image of Easter than Jesus in a glowing toga.
A Price for Everything?
If something’s priceless, does that make it more or less valuable? Matt Dunch tackles the question.
Religion’s (Necessary) Imperfection
Tim O’Brien on Marilynne Robinson’s new essay collection — and why religion is inescapably imperfect.
Talking with TED
Matt Dunch finds a “frenemy” in TED — and reflects on the differences between fascination and the hard work of real learning.