Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
June 15, 1215: King John signs the Magna Carta, which begins, “The Church of England shall be free.
June 15, 1520: In the papal encyclical “Exsurge Domine,” Leo X condemns Martin Luther on 41 of counts of heresy, branding him an enemy of the Roman Catholic Church. After the encyclical, Luther’s works were burned in Rome (see issue 34: Luther’s Early Years).
Four astronauts remind us that our humanity is both a gift from God and a joy.
African Americans have long ministered to Black people abroad. Those communities are now increasingly migrating to the US.
The Bulletin
Magyar gathers coalition to defeat Orban, Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales resign for sexual assault allegations, and the Trump Jesus AI meme.
News
For 20 years, Mennonites fostered dialogue between North America and the Islamic republic. Their conversations couldn’t stop the bombs.
Review
Three theology books on natural theology, the transfiguration of Christ, and a classic must-read.
It offered the certitude of a pat narrative when what I needed was music and literature to interrogate myself.
News
Christian aviation and relief groups say increased fuel costs and shipping disruptions make it difficult for them to help the world’s most vulnerable.
Exodus’s midwives can teach us a lot about how to fear God more than the king.