Theology+Spirituality

It’s Good When Bad Pastors Make Us Mad
I’d rather media and literature portray Christian leaders who stir up anger instead of apathy.
Easter and the Tomb Sweeping Festival Share a Nerdy Connection
The Jesuits reformed the Western calendar. Then they attempted to do the same in China.
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I Met God on the Mountaintop of Ritual
How liturgy can lead to an encounter with the Lord.
Where Drugs Often Merit Death, Singapore Ministries Offer New Life
More than 70 percent of the country’s inmates are jailed for drug-related offenses. Christian groups seek to help them reenter society.
These 3 Japanese Christian Women Changed Their Country
Meet an early evangelist, an education reformer, and a preacher who held Bible studies with the royal family.
Junia, the Female Apostle Imprisoned for the Gospel
What Scripture tells us about the story of this “outstanding” Jewish woman in chains.
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Christians, Stop ‘Giving Up God’ for Lent
In an age of functional atheism, ‘tis the season for traditional fasting and prayer.
Russian Christians Make Theological Case for Peace
Anonymous Christmas condemnation of invasion offers insight into antiwar movement as it seeks reconciliation with Ukrainian believers—who want names.
Can Westerners Atone for Their Sins Without Breeding Resentment and Ingratitude?
An imaginary soirée with Douglas Murray, the Christian-friendly agnostic author of "The War on the West".
Buddhism Went Mainstream Decades Ago. US Churches Still Aren’t Ready.
Why Christians need to learn about the religion Asian immigrants brought to the US.
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Rick Warren: The Great Commission’s ‘Go and Teach’ Applies to Women
The former pastor of ex-SBC Saddleback shares why his views on women changed.
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We Lose Culture Wars by Putting Them On Trial
Instead of prosecutors trying to win arguments, we’re supposed to be defending what actually matters.
Engaging Buddhism
A biweekly series exploring different facets of the religion and how Christians can engage with and minister to Buddhists.
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John Stott: ‘Evangelical Traditions Are Not Infallible’
The late theologian’s sermons are going digital, thanks to one of his family friends.
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John 3:16: So Loved, So Familiar
We need fresh eyes for our faith’s basic teachings, no matter how long we’ve studied the Bible.
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Like Joseph, Our Hope Is Greater Than a Box of Bones
We must envision a kingdom that outlasts us.
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Is It Time to Quit ‘Quiet Time’?
Effective biblical engagement must be about more than one’s personal experience with Scripture.
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Why Does Creation Groan?
Scripture and science suggest that animal suffering fits into a divine artistic story.
These States Are Devouring Widows’ Houses
A recent Supreme Court case reveals the injustice of property-tax debt forfeiture.
Shame Has Many Causes—and One Remedy
How to find freedom from cycles of navel-gazing and self-loathing.

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Nigerian Church Watches, Prays as Ocean Rises
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