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Aug 1, 2024 · Thoughtful, Independent, Progressive. Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.
Scripture - The Christian Century
Nov 4, 2024 · October 13, Ordinary 28B (Hebrews 4:12–16) One of the most underrated spiritual gifts is perseverance. by Clint Schnekloth. October 7, 2024. More in Scripture ›. Thoughtful, Independent, Progressive.
Church - The Christian Century
Oct 31, 2024 · Inside a church’s implosion. Eliza Griswold profiles a progressive evangelical church that sought to do things differently but fell prey to the usual problems. by Randall Balmer. September 17, 2024. Books.
Latest Articles - The Christian Century
2 days ago · In Vatican summit's final document, delegates call for more lay and female church leaders. After three years of discussions at every level of the Catholic Church, a summit of Catholic bishops and lay people at the Vatican ended Saturday, with the publication of a document laying out a vi... by Claire Giangravé. October 28, 2024.
November 2024 | The Christian Century
by T. Denise Anderson. November 3, Ordinary 31B (Mark 12:28–34) The scribe’s question to Jesus is not merely an academic exercise. by Niveen Ibrahim Sarras. November 1, All Saints B (Isaiah 25:6-9; Revelation 21:1-6a) God swallowing up death indicates the ultimate defeat of sorrow and chaos. by Niveen Ibrahim Sarras.
About Us - The Christian Century
The Christian Century is a progressive, independent religious magazine devoted to helping people think critically and live the Christian faith thoughtfully. Known for its excellent essays and poetry, incisive reporting and commentary, and prominent writers contributing from various fields, the Century is a leading voice helping readers make sense of faith, culture, and politics in our time.
Stretched between life’s verses | The Christian Century
2 days ago · Change always comes; history is always with us. Even as we sing a song, we are stretched between its verses. We live in a current of time, a great river of being within God’s life. While what was, what is, and what will be might feel segmented, in truth they are tethered and braided together, flowing like drops moving and twisting in a river.
Theology - The Christian Century
Oct 17, 2024 · Against killing children. We have become a society of people who cannot prevent our own children from being killed in their classrooms—and who do not much mind the killing of other people’s children by weapons of war. by Wendell Berry. October 3, 2024. First Words.
News - The Christian Century
Nov 4, 2024 · Vatican greenlights devotion to Marian shrine at Medjugorje. After 40 years of studies, commissions and contradictions, the Vatican finally approved the spiritual devotion of the faithful at the Marian site at Medjugorje, in Bosnia-Herzegovina, in a document... by Claire Giangravé. September 20, 2024. Thoughtful, Independent, Progressive.