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Abortion access, free will and bodily integrity
In light of an expected Supreme Court ruling, churches and faith leaders interested in supporting reproductive justice need to understand the history of abortion access in the U.S., writes a university professor.
Link to author Rebecca Todd Peters
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Rebecca Todd Peters
Professor and program director, Elon University
Reading together is radical
Book groups can be a liberative reaffirmation of culture and community for Black churches, a pastor writes.
Link to author Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes
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Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes
Founding co-lead pastor, The Double Love Experience Church
Kelly Brown Douglas: Easter hope means being bold about injustice
In her recent book, Kelly Brown Douglas speaks about how resurrection hope means working toward a future where Black life can flourish.
'Turning Red' pushes us to embrace the messiness of human life
There are too few spaces where our feelings and experiences are allowed to be complex or overwhelming.
Link to author Jean Neely
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Jean Neely
Scholar and writer
Obery Hendricks: Christian activism includes setting the record straight on Christianity
A scholar-activist talks about his new book, “Christians Against Christianity,” in which he details how right-wing Christians have distorted the faith.
Banning books restricts the image of God
Recent nationwide efforts to ban books endanger our society and our spirits.
Link to author Khristi Lauren Adams
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Khristi Lauren Adams
Author
Why doubt is important for leaders
A newly elected councilmember in Campbell, California, discovered that politics was his vocation after family crises shook his faith.
Link to author Sergio Lopez
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Sergio Lopez
City councilmember, Campbell, California
Our Lady of Guadalupe gives dignity to the dehumanized
The narrative and iconography of Our Lady of Guadalupe can teach us much about how God is with us.
Link to author Elsie Miranda
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Elsie Miranda
Director of accreditation, Association of Theological Schools
How your church can be brave
If faith communities can find the courage to have difficult conversations, they may make progress in overcoming division. Here are some suggestions for how to do that.
Link to author Elizabeth Hagan
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Elizabeth Hagan
Pastor
Pauli Murray lived between and ahead
A new documentary focuses on the attorney, activist, poet and priest whose life’s work continues to influence battles for justice.
