Advancing the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God.
June 17, 1703: John Wesley, founder of Methodism, is born in Epworth, England, to parents Samuel and Susanna. Though Methodism’s emphasis on grace and instantaneous (often emotional) conversion marked a radical departure from high church tradition, Wesley always considered himself an Anglican (see issue 2: John Wesley and issue 69: The Wesleys).
June 17, 1963: The U.S. Supreme Court rules 8-1 that states cannot require the recitation of the Lord’s Prayer or Bible verses in public schools.
The Bulletin
The future of artificial intelligence, Trump repeals landmark climate finding, and the existence of aliens.
CT condemned the Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade and questioned the seriousness of Watergate.
The former senator is battling cancer. Losing him would be one more sign that a certain kind of conservatism—and a certain kind of politics—is disappearing.
Kenoly fused global sounds with contemporary worship music, inspiring decades of praise.
Review
A new book on the Reformed tradition commends it as a “generous” home combining firm foundations and open doors.
Review
The contemporary Christian film sequel explores life after writing a megahit, asking whether hardship can bear good fruit.
