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Reprint of Ex-slave’s Theology Book Opens ‘Underexplored Vista’
Charles Octavius Boothe's ‘Plain Theology for Plain People’ is a glorious recovery of African American theological heritage.

David Roach | February 27, 2018

Speaking Out
We Need to Read Stories of People Who Were Enslaved
Six reasons why listening to these voices is worth your time.

Joy Craun | February 27, 2018

Book Review | CT Magazine
In the Face of Moral Crisis, Churches Can’t Choose ‘Neutrality’
How Civil War–era churches that avoided taking sides on slavery ended up siding with its supporters.

Paul Harvey | February 20, 2018

Christian History
Why the Enslaved Adopted the Religion of Their Masters—and Transformed It
The story of early African-American Christianity proves the power of the Resurrection against oppression.

Dante Stewart | February 12, 2018

Interview
The Place the Freed Slaves Made
A think-tank leader and former presidential aide shares his debt of gratitude to the people of Madison Park, Alabama.

Interview by John Van Sloten | February 06, 2018

History | CT Magazine
The Radical Christian Faith of Frederick Douglass
The great abolitionist spoke words of rebuke—and hope—to a slaveholding society.

D. H. Dilbeck | December 21, 2017

News
Southern Baptists Back Confederate Monument Removal in Memphis
Meanwhile, Robert E. Lee’s former church votes to change its name.

Kate Shellnutt | September 21, 2017

Christian History
Henry McNeal Turner: Church Planter, Politician, and Public Theologian
How America's first black army chaplain fought for freedom, justice, and democracy.

Andre E. Johnson | August 29, 2017

Cover Story | CT Magazine
Cover Story: Facing Our Legacy of Lynching
How a memorial could help lead America—and Christians—to repentance from a dark history.

D. L. Mayfield | August 18, 2017

News
Should Churches Keep Their Civil War Landmarks?
How historic congregations grapple with Confederate legacy.

Kate Shellnutt | June 19, 2017

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Southern Baptists Back Confederate Monument Removal in Memphis
Meanwhile, Robert E. Lee’s former church votes to change its name.
Should Churches Keep Their Civil War Landmarks?
How historic congregations grapple with Confederate legacy.

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