Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church: We who can receive the COVID-19 vaccine are being asked not just to protect ourselves, but also to protect children. So even if you don’t want to get the vaccine for yourself, do it for the children. Read
A national nonprofit group of professors devoted to academic freedom, shared governance, and quality higher education, recently argued that Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, Missouri, is not an institution where academic freedom can be expected.
In this issue of A Public Witness, we borrow a principle from economics to help Christians consider the cost of our attention being absorbed by scandals that must be addressed or frivolous issues that should be ignored.
In March, white evangelicals were among the groups ranking the lowest on vaccine acceptance; now more than half say they accept the COVID-19 vaccine. What changed? Read full piece
KCUR’s “Up To Date” interviewed Word&Way Editor-in-Chief Brian Kaylor and two pastors, Darron Edwards of United Believers Community Church in Kansas City and Christopher Dixon of West Finley Baptist Church. Listen to full segment
Editor-in-Chief Brian Kaylor responds to critics of a Word&Way clergy statement urging Christians to get a COVID-19 vaccine. And Kaylor challenges the anti-vaxxer message of “faith over fear.”
Senior Editor Beau Underwood interviews Vicki Flippin, who pastors First and Summerfield United Methodist Church in New Haven, Connecticut, for the latest installment of our “Behind the Pulpit” series intended to pull back the curtain on the minister’s life.
In the 12th episode of Dangerous Dogma, David Gushee, talks about his book 'After Evangelicalism: The Path to a New Christianity.' He also discusses biblical interpretation, ethics, and presidential leadership.
The presence of sustainable, profitable economic activities is a key ingredient to the peace of any region, especially areas where ex-combatants live. Read full piece
Excavations in Jerusalem revealed damage dating to the eighth century B.C.E., when the natural disaster reportedly took place. Read full piece