Pluralism

Instead of white-knuckling our way through life in a pluralistic, rapidly changing society, Christians should learn from Augustine’s openhanded discipleship.

Interfaith engagement that doesn’t devolve into a soupy multiculturalism is difficult—and necessary in our diverse democracy.

God’s rule is inherently true and doesn’t require that we force it on anyone.

Just as biodiversity produces new trees, cultural diversity produces new expressions of an ancient faith.

Its main rivals seek truth without transcendence, or justice without redemption. And both flatten the meaning of human existence.

The columnist and author talks conservatism, conversion, and connection.

“The Office” star offers a welcome critique of privatized faith. His other ideas are harder to swallow.

The cofounder of the And Campaign encourages Christians in a fraught political moment.

And other news briefs from around the world.

Michael Wear, founder of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, on the state of American politics, what’s at stake in the midterms, and the temptation to “ultimatize” our issues.