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The Rebellious Act of Rolling Back the Stone
From Jesus to angels to the apostles, Resurrection Day instructs us on earthly and heavenly authority.
What’s the Point of Education in an Age of AI?
American teenagers are getting a crash course in nihilism, and we need answers more compelling than the hope of universal basic income.
Low-Tech Parenting Must Be a Big Tent
If we want to parent wisely in a digital age, we must pair courage with grace—not judgmentalism.
Friction-Maxxing Higher Ed
Christian colleges can offer complexity and real challenges instead of pat answers and easy degrees.
The New Party Politics of Abortion
Some Republicans remain consistently pro-life. But under Trump’s lead, the GOP has become an anti-Roe yet pro-choice coalition.
Writers
What Loving South Africa Taught Me About Patriotism
Attachment to another country didn’t diminish my affection for America. It showed me God’s love for all peoples.
The Birds and the Bees, Babies and Me
God calls us to a fruitful life, no matter our fertility.
We Should Demand More from MAHA
RFK Jr. and surgeon general nominee Casey Means identify real problems in American health and medicine. But their solutions are lacking.
Hope for Freedom for Iran, but Expect a Mess for America
Trump rightly campaigned against “endless wars” and nation building in the Middle East. His war on Iran is likely to repeat those very errors.
You Don’t Need a Decoder Ring Each Time You Suffer
Two theologians and a psychologist on offering comfort for those in pain.
Death Is Not a Right
Legalized assisted suicide is gaining steam. A robust theology of suffering might help us stem the tide.
The Math Behind Christ’s Care for Our Flourishing
I was curious about how Jesus allotted his time on earth—and what Christians could learn from it.
Ministering to Women Includes Physical Health
Counseling women through infertility and other medical issues may feel awkward. Church leaders have an obligation to do it anyway.
The Vigil of Birth
For low-risk pregnancies, midwife care can offer mothers the birth resources they need: patience, attention, and time.
Birth and Death are Life Issues
A note from CT’s editorial director of features in our March/April issue.
Torn on IVF, Evangelicals Turn to Natural Family Planning
Traditionally a Catholic enterprise, Protestants are increasingly turning to natural procreative technology.
Ideologies Don’t Save, But We Act Like They Do
Even the most admirable societal aims become spiritual distortions when we treat them as ultimate.