I boycotted the Sally Ann bell-ringers. Now I’m having second thoughts. by Anne Bokma The Salvation Army adheres to a theology that considers gay sex sinful, but the organization also helped my family
What white Christian support for Trump reveals about systemic racism by Robert P. Jones Exit polls suggest a legacy of white supremacy is still dividing the country
How two progressive Christian New Yorkers are looking at life, post-election by Gregory Simpson and Suzanne Campise We may have seen a victory for democratic values, but life in the U.S. is still uncertain and tumultuous, they say
The Pope needs to live up to his words on LGBTQ2 support by Deirdre Pike Pope Francis's support for LGBTQ2 people has given me confidence as a Catholic lesbian, but they need to be more than words
Pope Francis’s support for civil unions is a call to justice — and nothing new by Steven P. Millies, The Conversation The pontiff hasn't changed church teaching on marriage in indicating support for same-sex civil unions. Rather, he is reminding Catholics they should
The U.S. election’s most crucial faith group is one you’ve never heard of by Ryan Burge The ‘nothing in particulars’ have grown to become 20 percent of the U.S. over the past decade, even as their political allegiances
Why traditional worship is more accessible than we think by Lisa Wang The current context is an opportunity for Christians to revisit our ancient teachings
I’m a pastor’s wife, and I want to come out as bisexual by Anonymous To be out would mean that our church would formally become a place of inclusivity and safety
I’m fat, but I’m also so much more by Victoria Ingram People’s prejudices influenced me for years. I wish I’d learned earlier to have faith in myself.
How to show compassion for a leader who lacks it himself by Simran Jeet Singh, Religion News Service I hope the experience of COVID-19 challenges Donald Trump to revisit his priorities and his life choices