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Susannah Black RobertsUncategorized

On History Not Ending - Radio Free Thulcandra

It’s a cute and annoying title because of course it’s a reference to Fukuyama, but I didn’t even realize that until I typed it. What I was referring to is what has been haunting me (and probably you) for the […]

Susannah Black RobertsUncategorized

On History Not Ending - Radio Free Thulcandra

It’s a cute and annoying title because of course it’s a reference to Fukuyama, but I didn’t even realize that until I typed it. What I was referring to is what has been haunting me (and probably you) for the […]

Jake MeadorChurch

(One Reason) Why Abuse Goes Unchecked in Churches - Commonplaces

You’re in one of these churches. You’re there on Sunday morning. You get there around 8:15 every week for coffee and donuts. Your kids go to Sunday school with friends they’ve known their whole lives. You eat your donut and […]

Jake MeadorChurch

(One Reason) Why Abuse Goes Unchecked in Churches - Commonplaces

You’re in one of these churches. You’re there on Sunday morning. You get there around 8:15 every week for coffee and donuts. Your kids go to Sunday school with friends they’ve known their whole lives. You eat your donut and […]

Rachel Roth AldhizerFamilyFeaturedembodiment

Eyes to See: On Disability, Spiritual Sight, and the Holy Spirit - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

When I was pregnant with my son David Samuel, born in the heat of last July, I wondered if I could make a sort of bargain with God. I knew David would be disabled, and I prayed either that God […]

Jake MeadorChurch

Getting Practical About Doctors of the Church - Commonplaces

Continuing on my reflections on ecclesial renewal as it relates to Keller’s proposal, let’s keep talking about the problem of how to revitalize the lost ecclesial office, “doctor of the church.” What we know is two-fold: First, there are problems […]

Jake MeadorChurch

Getting Practical About Doctors of the Church - Commonplaces

Continuing on my reflections on ecclesial renewal as it relates to Keller’s proposal, let’s keep talking about the problem of how to revitalize the lost ecclesial office, “doctor of the church.” What we know is two-fold: First, there are problems […]

Jake MeadorFeaturedCurrent Politics

The Culture War Comes Home - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

The culture war arrived in my hometown a few weeks ago with the approval of a new fairness ordinance by the Lincoln City Council. The ordinance is designed to provide protections against harassment and discrimination for LGBT+ people in Lincoln. […]

Paul Frank SpencerFeatured

Love in A Pillar of Salt - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

Noah Gundersen, for as long as I’ve been aware of him, has been my quintessential example of an artist whose art clearly depicts his departure from faith. He shares honestly about his doubts much more than his beliefs. He is […]

Jake MeadorEconomics

Christian Publications in a Post-Christian Context - Commonplaces

We know there are two models that work for financing media jobs right now. The first model is to work for a print legacy institution that was well-positioned to weather the transition to digital and is now flush with subscription […]

Jake MeadorEconomics

Christian Publications in a Post-Christian Context - Commonplaces

We know there are two models that work for financing media jobs right now. The first model is to work for a print legacy institution that was well-positioned to weather the transition to digital and is now flush with subscription […]

Randall FowlerPoliticsFeatured

The Axis of Evil Turns 20: Reflections on the State of the Union - Mere Orthodoxy | Christianity, Politics, and Culture

Given the state of the world, I expect that the president’s speech tonight will garner more viewers than it normally would. To the average viewer, the president’s State of the Union address can come across as a drawn out pep […]