Why We Need a Public Black Theology for the 21st Century
Black Christian public intellectuals are a vanishing group.
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Kendrick Lamar’s Hip-Hop Jeremiad
And it came to pass after the captivity of Israel and the desolation of Jerusalem…
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Pope’s Liberal Defenders are Missing the Point
In the wake of his September visit to the United States, a great deal was written…
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Why James H. Cone’s Liberation Theology Matters More Than Ever
Or, in twitterspeak, #jamesconewasright
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Vatican Reverses Anti-Liberation Policies in Mexico
Maya deacon ordinations signal sea change in the Church.
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What The Church Needs More Than a ‘Good Pope’
As many have noted, Pope Francis’s latest interview offers a refreshing departure from his predecessors despite, among other things, the pope’s dubious perspective on women. But rather than more emphasis on Good Pope Francis, there’s another upside to wish for.
Read MoreThe End of the Catholic Church’s Pelvic Zone Orthodoxy
Viva il Papa!
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The Protestant Mainline Makes a (Literary) Comeback
Even with depleted social policy and outreach organizations, liberal Protestant denominations continue to address issues pertaining to war, intervention, and foreign policy; debt relief, foreign aid, and economic development; white supremacism, racial justice, and affirmative action; women’s rights, gay and lesbian issues, reproductive rights, and child welfare; acid rain, ozone depletion, bio-diversity, and eco-justice; and much more.
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Just What Kind of Revolution is Francis Calling For?
Francis is attempting to bridge two pastoral approaches, evangelization and a preferential option for the poor, that have been at odds with each other in the Global South. But will he accomplish either?
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Is New Pope’s Take on the Poor All That New?
As Francis heads to Brazil, is the new pope signaling a shift away from John Paul-era “conservative restoration” or is this simply a return to JP’s image-conscious conservative populism?
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