America
When is it time to leave America?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 28, 2022
(RNS) — We Jews have been here before, and we have learned from our history.
12 Black faith leaders who shaped America
By Carr Harkrader — July 2, 2020
(RNS) — As we approach our national Independence Day this year, I’m inspired to look at the holiday as a chance to commemorate the past, but, even more importantly, to demand a better future.
Seminary cancels talk by priest who urges dialogue with gays
By Rachel Zoll — September 16, 2017
NEW YORK (AP) — Far-right Catholic websites and some conservative Catholic writers have denounced a book by the Rev. James Martin advocating for more compassion for gays within the church, and that has led to online campaigns to pressure Catholic institutions against hosting him.
“White Christian America”
By Martin E. Marty — July 19, 2016
Is 'the end' a proper category to discuss the history and prospects of White Christian America?
Jim Wallis on racism, reparations, and whether he supports #BlackLivesMatter
By Jonathan Merritt — February 18, 2016
The prominent Christian leader talks about racism, the "Black Lives Matter" movement, and whether he supports reparations.
Which U.S. Presidents were the most religious?
By Jonathan Merritt — February 16, 2015
Almost all U.S. commander-in-chiefs have been Protestant Christians and only three were religiously unaffiliated. Who were the most fervent in their faith?
You’ll never guess which U.S. cities are most ‘Bible-minded’
By Jonathan Merritt — January 26, 2015
A new study ranking cities according to "Bible mindedness" contains a few surprises. Did your hometown make the list?
Have Americans made God in their image?
By Jonathan Merritt — August 27, 2014
Matthew Paul Turner argues from history that Christians have Americanized God. But making God into "a naked paper doll," he says, is riddled with problems.
What many Christians get wrong on July 4th
By Jonathan Merritt — July 3, 2014
Many Americans believe America is more exceptional than other nations. Is this claim true, and if so, should Christians shout it from their star-spangled rooftops?
Christian solider opposes war: An interview Logan Mehl-Laituri
By Jonathan Merritt — September 12, 2013
After five years of service, Army Sergeant Logan Mehl-Laituri changed his status from active soldier to conscientious objector.
Politics, patriotism, and pacifism: An interview with Stanley Hauerwas
By Jonathan Merritt — July 31, 2013
"America's Best Theologian" talks about war, peace, and the church's relationship with the state.
Beyond #WhiteHouseIftar: 6 points towards a principled action of solidarity
By Omid Safi — July 26, 2013
Here are six concrete points and strategies to help us continue a principled and constructive conversation about #whitehouseiftars. In the last thirty years, we as Muslims have had intense conversations about our multiple and overlapping identities as Americans and as Muslims. What kind of America we want to belong to? An America that is an Empire, or a land of liberty and rights? If it is the latter, words will not suffice. We need to be participants in making that a reality.
Sounds of Protest: Les Miserables, Gezi Park, and the Power of Music
By Omid Safi — June 18, 2013
Ultimately that’s what so amazing about music at Gezi park. It’s not about the notes. It’s not about the words, or the melodies. It’s ultimately about us, all of us. It's about the power of music to unite all of us. It's about this new global generation of humanity who care about the well-being of one another beyond the narrow confines of nationality, race, creed, or class, that give us hope. They give us hope that they will be able to sing together, make music together, make love together, and make of this old world, a new world.
A prayer for Syria
By Omid Safi — June 14, 2013
As I listen to the American plans to arm the Syrian rebels, and ponder the 93,000 (and counting) confirmed dead…
As I reflect on the crimes of the mass murderer Bashar al-Assad, a prayer rises up in my heart.
The answer is not in further arming, but in disarming the whole of humanity.
10 Essential points about the Boston Marathon bombers, Islam, and America
By Omid Safi — April 20, 2013
It’s not about Islam, or Chechnya. It’s about America. What happens now matters. How we as a nation move forward is critical. Do we turn our attention where it belongs, on comforting and healing the victims of Monday’s attacks, or do we turn into an angry mob accusing all Muslims of a crime that two men committed?
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