An Attack Done in Jesus’s Name
Amanda Tyler of BJC: Like hundreds of millions of people across the country and around the world, I watched in horror as what once seemed unthinkable played out before my eyes. Read full piece
Faith Leaders Nearly Unanimous In Condemning Assault On Capitol
As the pro-Trump mob stormed up the steps of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, a big yellow banner stood out among the blue Trump flags carried high by the throng: "JESUS SAVES." Read full piece
Remember that Epiphany Ends with Herod’s Terror
Pastors who have kept their sermons subtle and safe must now ask, Will this Sunday’s sermon or church ways change? Read full piece
When Churches Need Protection, It’s Not Normal, It’s Dangerous.
Georgia Senate results brought some optimism. Did a Trump-fueled coup attempt extinguish it? Read full piece
Christian Nationalism Clearly Evident in Capitol Riot
Signs of Christian nationalism—not to be confused with honest-to-God biblical faith—were hard to miss when a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, some advocates for separation of church and state observed. Read full piece
White Privilege on Display at U.S. Capitol
Can you imagine what would have happened if Black Lives Matter behaved in that manner? We would have witnessed “Bloody Wednesday.” Instances such as these epitomize white privilege. Read full piece
Southern Baptists Need a Vaccine for Racism
This is not some sort of philosophical debate. It has very real, very dangerous consequences. Read full piece
The Democratic Sin of Congressional Chaplains
Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor argues in this guest piece at Roll Call that the historic appointment of U.S. House Chaplain Margaret Kibben obscures need to abolish antiquated position. Read full piece
Turnover Rate Rising for Christian College Presidents
Replacements focus on new recruitment strategies and sustainability. Read full piece
Black Pastor Takes Stand Against Southern Baptist Race Statement
Black pastors say seminary leaders undid progress. Read full piece