Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
July 21, 1773: Pope Clement XIV dissolves the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), which was founded in 1534. Clement did not condemn the Society, but explained it was an administrative move for the peace of the church. Pius VII restored the society in 1814.
July 21, 1925: Biology teacher John T. Scopes is fined $100 for teaching evolution. He lost his trial, but because of it fundamentalists lost respect (see issue 55: The Monkey Trial and The Rise of Fundamentalism).
News
This time, believers in the Iranian diaspora are praying more explicitly for the fall of the country’s rulers.
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For decades, Cardinal Joseph Zen has stood resolutely against China’s Communist government.
An excerpt from Post-Woke: Asserting a Biblical Vision of Race, Gender, and Sexuality.
Holy indifference allows believers to release political anxiety and engage in constructive civic service.
The Bulletin
Iranian protests escalate, ICE agent shoots US citizen in Minnesota, and an interview with CT’s Book of the Year winner.
From Our Community
Rev. Dr. Gabriel Salguero shares how the Gospel teaches us to love our neighbors and build bridges.
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Many public schools can’t offer special education, so churches offer needed resources and community.
The Russell Moore Show
Believers can disagree on migration policies—but the Word of God should shape how we minister to vulnerable people.