Fact Check: Are Gay-Friendly Churches in Decline?
A recent US News & World Report piece claims that “the churches most open to homosexuality are shrinking fastest.” A closer look at the numbers reveals a different picture.
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Niebuhrian Humility and DC Punditry
Beltway pundits like to think of themselves as impartial umpires representing all points of view in the spirit of “Niebuhrian humility” without realizing that their uncritical acceptance of all points of view is, at best, not very Niebuhrian.
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RDPulpit: Evangelical Manifesto, the “Chamomile Tea” of Theologies
The controversial document renews debate on the role of evangelicals in electoral politics…
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RDPulpit: Religious Bloggers Campaign to Stop Torture
Religious bloggers push the media to go beyond “soundbite theology” to challenging questions about torture and America.
Read MoreRDPulpit: The House Of Rock And Water; Obama, Economy & the Bible
In a recent speech on the the economy, Obama could have stressed biblical justice; instead he opted for a “post-partisan” emphasis on firm foundations and solidarity in common cause.
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Grace Under Pressure: Reclaiming Hope for Progressive Religion
If progressive religious believers are going to provide any kind of witness to our diverse society we must reclaim the idea of “hope” from the realm of politics. Hope, as theology, is not only about finding common purpose, but about liberation.
Read MoreObama, His Advisers, and Fear of the Culture Wars
Now is not the time to hedge bets. The Obama administration ought to be pressing its advantages and racking up some victories.
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Ideology is More Than Skin Deep: Why I Can’t Get Along To Go Along
The differences among religious folk in this country—once these issues make their way into politics—manifest in real divisions of money and power and security. To think that these conflicts can be resolved with mild-mannered compromises between Third Way and centrist evangelicals underestimates their importance.
Read MoreIt’s Not a Debate: The Christian Century Fails to Advance Discussion on Abortion
There is nothing to be gained by presenting the issue of abortion as an argument in which each side has equal weight. They don’t—even if one side is shouting louder and making threats.
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A Letter to the Religious Left on the Victory of Obama
Pastor Dan addresses the Religious Left with suggestions, words of caution, a plea for compromise and a more broadly-conceived coalition than any to date.
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