As Churches Shrink and Pastors Retire, Creative Workarounds Are Redefining Ministry
As older clergy get set to retire, there are few younger seminarians to replace them — and few churches that can afford to pay them.
Christian Killer Military Robots?
This issue of A Public Witness considers the claim that military AI can be Christian and seeks the opinion of a couple of theologians (in addition to an AI bot).
Emmett Till Memorialized in Monument That Includes Chicago Church
‘At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we're making it clear — crystal, crystal clear,’ said President Joe Biden.
In New Book, Russell Moore Urges Evangelicals to Stop Lying and Come Back to Jesus
Once a rising star among Southern Baptists, Moore lost his job after criticizing Donald Trump and standing by abuse survivors.
Review & Giveaway: The Nones
Ryan Burge’s "The Nones: Where They Came From, Who They Are, and Where They Are Going" shines new light on our transformational moment in American religious life.
In Targeting Catholic Charities, Republicans Amplify Right-Wing Catholic Fringe
GOP representatives, who seem to be taking their cues from deeply conservative Catholic groups that vow to "#defund the bishops," plan to cut funding to a DHS program that supports Catholic relief centers at the United States' Southern border.
Review: Theology and Star Trek
The book "Theology and Star Trek" explores how creator Gene Roddenberry may not have wanted to include God-talk in his franchise, but the rich science fiction universe still provides numerous opportunities for theological reflection.
Some Baptists Debate About Women Preaching, Others Listen to Women Preach
Focusing almost entirely on the SBC not only minimizes the theological (and political and racial) diversity of Baptists, but it also privileges a patriarchal body over others.
The Shock of Israeli Apartheid
Theologian and anti-apartheid activist Allan Boesak reacts to the recent U.S. House of Representatives resolution expressing support for Israel.
Frederick D. Haynes III on Succeeding Jesse Jackson, Marching, and ‘Woke Preaching’
'Jesse Jackson has been a mentor for quite some time, so I can't say there's a singular piece of advice because he has given me so much,’ said Haynes.