The legalities of fetal personhood should not be up for biblical interpretation
Theological discussions about IVF and abortion belong in faith communities, not in the courts or legislatures where legal decisions are made.
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Theological discussions about IVF and abortion belong in faith communities, not in the courts or legislatures where legal decisions are made.
In her new memoir, the author, Baptist minister and instructor of world religions writes about hurt and resilience and the people who contributed to both in her life.
Research reveals positive trends but several complexities that contribute to a sense of clergy well-being.
In “Dear Alana,” the podcaster tells the story of Alana Chen, a faithful young woman who died by suicide after experiencing conversion therapy in her teens.
Through The Lighthouse, some Florida churches are offering a nonreligious ministry of presence that focuses on God’s love for all, opening doors for both young people and other institutions.
In Pittsburgh, a Black Orthodox priest heads the Neighborhood Resilience Project, an innovative, faith-based community development program.
Howard Thurman and other civil rights leaders modeled how contemplation fuels action and action fuels contemplation.
A story about a hands-on ministry to the sick reflects the love of Jesus. But even in a novel, the realities of such care are challenging, writes a spiritual director and retreat leader.
For people with chronic illness, ever-present pain reminds us that the point of Lent isn’t to suffer but to transform hurt.
All Christian leaders are vulnerable to the discontent and disillusionment that plagued Judas. There are ways to check that, especially during Lent, writes the associate program director for Leadership Education at Duke Divinity.
Engaging with natural materials and making things with our own hands can help us be more fully incarnate, writes a pastor and knitter.