Christian Nationalism presents an existential threat to both Christ’s church and American democracy. Now is the time — before it is too late — to reckon with all the places its pernicious influence arises. On full display in recent elections, Christian Nationalism also exists in sanctuaries where an American flag has been displayed for decades, when we pledge allegiance to one nation “Under God” or when the U.S. is called a Christian nation.
Abandoning Vengeance and Embracing True Justice
Once an Assistant Attorney General in Tennessee, Preston Shipp found his convictions challenged after teaching criminal justice courses to inmates from the Tennessee Prison for Women. He resigned from prosecuting and continued teaching.
When the intellectual history of the 20th century is written, a few achievements will tower overall. Einstein’s theory of general relativity will be one; the laws of quantum mechanics will be another. The Big Bang Theory of the origin of the universe will be a third.
We face several world crises that could kill us all and end the human story. We also endure the immediate rise of a fascistic religious nationalism spearheaded by Donald Trump, which wants to destroy our American democracy.
A paradigm-shifting journey into God as Self and the World as Heaven on Earth.
Whether you identify as a Christian, a follower of Jesus, or something else, one thing is overwhelmingly clear. The world desperately needs positive examples of authentic Christian living.
When they sang together, you could hear the harmony that should define this country’s relationships across race.
at Intensive Journal Workshops
The Intensive Journal method is a series of integrated writing exercises about different areas of your life (i.e. personal relationships, body and health, life history, dreams and imagery, meaning in life, etc.) that are designed to help you get to know yourself better.
The context for this article is the proposed new curriculum for the instruction of students on African American history. Outrage over the proposal is mounting every day.
Effective tools, strategies, and frameworks to bridge the gaping gap between the Black Church and LGBTQ+ Community
By Miguel de la Torre
Decolonizing Christianity is a hard book to read - but it’s one white Christians should read, especially those of us who claim to be progressive.
Are we still living with the racial divide left over from the Civil War? This provocative audio documentary explores the history of a conflict that nearly tore America apart.
Omnipotence is dead. At least it should be. It has no biblical support. And it dies a death of a thousand qualifications in philosophy.
Is it "Christianity meets Burning Man," "Richard Rohr meets Russell Brand," or "Communion Wafers meet Psychedelic Spirituality"? Yes! This and more.
Vice President Kamala Harris has been in office since 2020. Harris struggles to carve out a lane for herself, and she feels the weight of being the first Black and Asian American to be the nation's V.P. However, with an approval rating no higher than 39 percent from multiple polls, can Harris convince the American public for a second term?
Abraham Lincoln was a progressive Christian. While being raised in a small fundamentalist Baptist church, Lincoln rejected the Christianity of his parents.
I hope what I offer can produce a new understanding of how Christianity became so out of date and how we can more faithfully interpret the Bible and faithfully live in the Way of Jesus—living in hope, trust and contentment.
Reclaim Your Intuition and Step into Your Power
With the powerful voice of a woman, pastor, mother, and advocate, Rev. Aurelia Dávila Pratt gives us the compassionate nudge and tools we need to access our inner authority.
Join Caleb and Mark as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives as they look at Disney+'s newest entry into their Marvel lineup, the half-hour sitcom "She-Hulk."
Dr. Sharon Jacob will facilitate a conversation on White Christian Nationalism with scholars Dr. Greg Carey and Dr. Traci West
Book + DVD - Classroom and/or Home Schooling
This is the third and final year of A Joyful Path Children’s Curriculum. Year 3 is designed for ages nine through twelve. The Year 3 theme is All Life is Sacred.
For Classroom and/or Home Schooling
This is the third and final year of A Joyful Path Children’s Curriculum. Year 3 is designed for ages nine through twelve. The Year 3 theme is All Life is Sacred.
For Classroom and/or Home Schooling
Spiritual Curriculum for Young Hearts and Minds
For Classroom and/or Home Schooling
Spiritual Curriculum for Young Hearts and Minds
We need belonging to survive and thrive, but too often the church is an impediment.
Conversation with Christopher Ocker!
Is critical thinking a lost art? How can we engage thoughtfully with the world around us, engaging our minds and hearts?
Join Mark and Caleb as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives as they look at "Everything, Everywhere, All at Once."
Join Caleb and Mark as they enjoy a themed drink (or two) and bring their high-octane progressive Christian perspectives in consideration of the latest, intense season of Netflix's "Stranger Things."
Also: Finding 'Uncommon Ground'
In Justice Denied, our newly released podcast episode, Humankind takes a deep dive into what many regard as the most shameful U.S. Supreme Court ruling ever.
Auburn gathered individual groups of Black, Latinx, and White leaders of faith and moral courage to discuss what it means to belong to each other in a profoundly divided world.