Culture & Politics

Anna Robbins: What happens when a seminary course is AI-generated?

Acadia Divinity College is experimenting with a course created entirely by AI, part of a project to understand and reflect on the impact of this emerging technology on theological education.

A resurgent Sanctuary Movement may be coming. Will churches get involved?

As more migrants leave their homes and look for refuge in the U.S., houses of worship have ample opportunity to live out their faith by welcoming the stranger, says a scholar of the Sanctuary Movement.

By Michael Woolf Senior minister, Lake Street Church of Evanston

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What is the role of the church in helping the nation heal after this divisive election?

Seven Christian writers reflect on the election results and how to move forward faithfully.

Austin Almaguer William H. Lamar IV Liz Theoharis Lydia Shiu Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove Adam Russell Taylor Michael Wear

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What do you pray for before an election?

Faith & Leadership asked various faith leaders from multiple backgrounds to help lead us in prayer before another watershed U.S. election.

Baking bread, breaking bread, and the lessons for pastors in both

Successful bread dough requires a delicate balance between tension and rest, and so do faith communities, explains a baker and writer.

By Kendall Vanderslice Author

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Kelly Brown Douglas: The history and hope in Kamala Harris’ candidacy

The racist and misogynist attacks against Kamala Harris reflect a culture of white supremacy. While Christianity has contributed to that culture, the church has an opportunity to respond differently, says the canon theologian at Washington National Cathedral.

What does it mean to follow Jesus in a divided America?

Our ultimate goal isn’t winning an argument or even an election but bringing healing to a suffering world, writes a journalist and author.

By Bekah McNeel Journalist and author

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‘White Poverty: How Exposing Myths About Race and Class Can Reconstruct American Democracy’

In the closing chapter of a recent book, the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II writes about the hope he sees when poor people come together to advocate for better working conditions and better policies.

By William J. Barber II Activist and pastor

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How long, O Lord? How long?

What might we hear and think and do as faith leaders as the war in the Middle East grinds on?

By Peter A. Pettit Teaching pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church

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Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove: Mobilizing the poor can help fix America

Believing myths related to poverty and whom it affects has prevented Americans from constructing a society that works for everyone, authors of a recent book say.

Election resources for churches updated for 2024

With election season in full swing, here’s a collection of essays, book excerpts, interviews and other resources to help faith leaders and their communities navigate the weeks ahead.