In Mark 12:31, Jesus summarizes God’s wishes for humanity with the second great commandment: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other greater commandment than these.” His unequivocal language makes it clear that the obligation to love your neighbor as yourself is non-negotiable and timeless. But certain times can tempt us to […]

Beyond its melodies, worship music serves as a lens through which we as Christians can interpret and engage with the world. Yet, as a result of the shift in the availability of commercial music over the past few decades, a transformation is underway in the realm of Christian worship music. As congregations gather and voices […]

In recent years, the intersection of religion and politics has become increasingly fraught, particularly within evangelical Christianity. What was once a message of love and redemption has transformed into a tool for wielding power and control as some evangelical leaders and groups have aligned themselves closely with political movements and agendas, often at the expense […]

This piece originally ran in The Hill on 6/12/24 and can also be viewed here. Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts was a victory for the rule of law. But it won’t shake his core base support among white evangelicals. That’s because the quasi-mystical bond they share is based on something more than facts; […]

In the midst of a high-tension election year in America, a crucial question emerges for Christians: to whom, or to what, are we really pledging allegiance? Can our identity as followers of Jesus fit neatly into binary partisan affiliations? What does it mean to pledge our allegiance to a ruler who is not of this […]