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Andrew J. Skerritt: How I learned to love Vacation Bible School in middle age
A writer’s rediscovery of Sunday school and VBS in his 50s helps fuel a joyful renewal and deepening of the faith of his youth.
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Dominique A. Robinson: How I reach college students as a womanist millennial preacher
The inaugural dean of chapel at Wiley College blends traditional faith practices with a fresh approach in order to inspire and teach undergraduates at the HBCU.
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Paul Tyson: Embrace magic as the connection between science and religion
To fill the perceived gap between science and religion, a sociologist offers the bridge of magic, metaphysics and nature.
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Joshua Swamidass: Opening up the conversation about Adam and Eve with science
Instead of trying to get everyone to agree in debates over human origins, the Christian biologist aims to have an open, informed dialogue in his new book.
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Grace Ji-Sun Kim: Christian parents must allow their children the freedom to develop their own identities
A parent’s desire to guarantee a child’s success prevents the child’s own development -- and is not the way God parents us, says a theologian and mother.
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Margarita Mooney: Connecting sociology and theology is important for students and the university
Students should take part in conversations across disciplines and perspectives and learn that even in disagreement, listening is key, says a professor of sociology and religion.
Luke Bretherton: Politics is key to loving your neighbor
Politics is not a necessary evil; it’s an important way to care for a community, says a professor and theologian.
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James B. Ewers Jr.: What I learned growing up in the segregated South
Remembering the landmark Civil Rights Act that was signed into law 55 years ago in July, a retired educator says our history can teach young people the value of education, mentors, leaders and communication.
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Arionne Yvette Williams: It's not the church's job to decide who belongs
When churches hold onto anti-LGBTQ+ beliefs, there are real people whose sacred stories and journeys are being forgotten, writes a college chaplain and author.
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Matt Croasmun: It's time to ask more from theologians
Theology must return to answering the big questions of flourishing and the meaning of a good life, says a scholar and pastor.