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Social Justice
It’s a tired trope that evangelicals only recently began caring about “social justice,” a buzzword that carries connotations of political activism and “the social gospel.” In fact, orthodox Christians have long recognized in Scripture a call to defend and uphold the dignity and well being of all persons, especially the poor and powerless. Take, for example, John Wesley, who led prison reform and abolitionists movements in 18th-century England. More recently, evangelical leaders like Ron Sider and Jim Wallis have promoted Christian engagement in anti-war, environmental, and immigration causes, while facing suspicion of falling prey to partisan politics. At the local church level, sex trafficking, fair trade, and clean water campaigns are trendy ways today for lay Christians to fight social ills, even if that means simply clicking a “Like” button.
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An Exhortation to the Exhausted Black Christian
Many Black Christians left evangelicalism after 2020. I almost joined them—until God showed me justice in his Word.
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The 2025 Christianity Today Compassion Awards
Meet CT’s inaugural class of winners—seven organizations doing good work in the name of Christ.
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Rebuilding Broken Walls with The Nehemiah Foundation
After rumors tear apart a community, churches join in serving immigrants.
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Educating Low-Income Boys at Delta Streets Academy
The Christian school is defying the stereotype that “private school is for white people.”
A Path To a Healthy Black Evangelicalism
Being a minority in white institutions can feel frustrating. But it’s possible to navigate it without assimilation or bitterness.
Still Life with the Fruit of the Spirit
To be human is to be a maker of beauty and a steward of justice.
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Pastor Accuses Black Church Leaders of Taking Target Donation During Boycott
Four predominantly Black denominations are facing blowback from Jamal Bryant, who has led a months-long boycott of the retailer.
Let Your Sons Grow Up to Be Heroes
Boys need worthy role models, but we’ve debunked the very concept of heroism. It’s taking a toll.
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Mother Emanuel and the Witness of Black Christian Faith
A decade after the racist massacre at the oldest AME Church in the South, a new book explores the congregation’s deep history.
Get Up and Stop Sinning
Social disadvantages are real. But both personally and corporately, we must honestly confront the ways in which we’ve injured ourselves.