Reconciliation

Rachel L. Swarns: How the sale of 272 enslaved people built the American Catholic Church

In her new book, “The 272,” a journalism professor explains how she pieced together the story of two sisters torn apart by a mass sale of people enslaved by the Catholic Church — and why their story matters.

Cole Arthur Riley: Collective memory as liberation

The bestselling author sees solidarity in liturgy and hope in practicing memory.

Race, healing and changing the world

Ending racial trauma requires discipleship in order to overcome evil and achieve transformation, writes an author in this adapted excerpt from her new book.

By Michelle T. Sanchez Executive minister, Make and Deepen Disciples, Evangelical Covenant Church

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Peter Storey: Is the church here for the world or itself?

A retired white Methodist bishop from South Africa who worked with Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu to end apartheid urges American Christian leaders to take Christian nationalism seriously.

A white, progressive pastor reflects on the anti-racism work ahead

In the 1960s and ’70s, the work of justice for white people looked like writing letters, joining marches and signing petitions. But the work ahead is focused on economic justice as well as building relationships, writes a Baptist pastor emeritus.

By Mel Williams Activist & Baptist pastor emeritus

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Maggy Barankitse continues the work of peace after fleeing her home country

Nearly a quarter century after she began building Maison Shalom in Burundi, Maggy Barankitse was forced to begin again, helping refugees in Rwanda.

Religious boarding schools harmed generations of Indigenous people. Churches must take responsibility.

For decades, churches in the U.S. and Canada were central to separating Native children from their families.

By Edgar Villanueva Author

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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.

By Elizabeth Hagan Pastor

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Peacemaking and reconciliation in divided spaces

Toxic theology and politics deepen conflict in places like Ireland, the Middle East and the United States. But following the example of Jesus helps people in conflict zones understand each other and move beyond the past, writes a Methodist minister who founded the nonprofit Rethinking Conflict.