Christianity

MLK’s ‘beloved community’ has inspired social justice work for decades − what did he mean?

My Beautiful ‘Practicing’ Christians: As Churchgoers’ Numbers Shrink, Their Social Views Become More Similar

More than 60 years later, Langston Hughes’ ‘Black Nativity’ is still a pillar of African American theater

The chilling crime spree of The Order – and its lasting effect on today’s White supremacists

Black Pentecostal and charismatic Christians are boosting their visibility in politics − a shift from the past

For God and country: why the choice of next US president is a religious choice, too

Why is an ultimate goal called a ‘Holy Grail?’

At the Olympics, athletes show guts, glory – and a lot of ink, including tattoos that profess their faith

Decades after Billie Holiday’s death, ‘Strange Fruit’ is still a searing testament to injustice – and of faithful solidarity with suffering

Rihanna’s religious imagery is a protest against feminine ideals of respectability and decency