Gaza, War, and the Christian Witness
This issue of A Public Witness looks at the unethical calls for leveling Gaza and how the Christian community in that land is responding during this time of tribulations.
Christian Leaders Call for ‘End to Cycle of Violence’ Between Jews and Muslims
As Israeli forces prepare to mount a ground invasion of Gaza following last week’s Hamas attack on thousands of civilians, Christians across the Holy Land called for both sides to de-escalate.
Review: bell hooks’ Spiritual Vision
In "bell hooks' Spiritual Vision: Buddhist, Christian, and Feminist," Nadra Nittle offers readers a window into religion's role throughout the prominent social critic's writings.
Vatican Seeks to Defuse Tensions With Israel As It Offers Mediation in the Holy Land
There are currently 1,300 Christians in the Northern Gaza Strip seeking refuge in churches who refuse to leave because they don’t know where to go.
Florida Faith Leader: Black History Toolkit Gains Interest Outside the State
What the Rev. Rhonda Thomas started as a state-focused response has attracted interest in a far wider stretch of the country than she ever imagined.
Living Stones in the Land of Cedars
In a region that unfortunately needs advocates for peace and justice now more than ever with the outburst of another war, this issue of A Public Witness takes you to the holy land of Lebanon to see the inspirational work of God's people.
Religious Leaders Gather in Louisiana for World Day Against the Death Penalty
To commemorate World Day Against the Death Penalty on Tuesday, a number of prominent religious leaders gathered in front of the Louisiana governor's mansion in Baton Rouge to urge clemency hearings for 55 people on the state's death row.
Is Religion Good for You? The Answer Is Complicated, New Global Gallup Report Finds.
A review of 10 years of global polling looks at the complicated connection between spirituality and health.
Review: My Body, Their Baby
In "My Body, Their Baby: A Progressive Christian Vision for Surrogacy," Grace Kao assesses the ethics of surrogacy from a feminist perspective, concluding that certain kinds of arrangements should be embraced.
New Jersey Candidate Sues Over ‘So Help Me God’ Pledge on Nominating Petition
A New Jersey man who wants to run for Congress next year has sued the state over its requirement that candidates sign a nominating petition including the affirmation “so help me God.”