What ‘Silent Night’ Misunderstands About Christmas
Depictions of a quiet, peaceful manger scene miss the point.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese Deserve Better
Gendered and racial narratives that have long stalked the interactions between white and Black women have come to dominate the talk about these two W.N.B.A. players.
On Turning Black
Pitting the interests of minority groups against one another seems to be part of Trump’s re-election strategy.
The Meaning of Prayer at a Political Convention
Prayers at events such as the Republican National Convention can take on the feel of a religious veneer for certain policies.
Loving America Means Expecting More From It
On the other side of honesty is the possibility of change.
One Thing Parents Can Control
As parents, we cannot shield our sons and daughters from the world’s cruelty or our failures, but we can try to counter those things.
There’s No Such Thing as an American Bible
Trump’s God Bless the USA Bible focuses on God’s blessing of one particular people. That is both its danger, and no doubt for some, its appeal.
The Steep Price of Pilate’s Fame
Billions know the Roman governor’s name. But he didn’t know the very son of God standing before him.
Easing the Daily Reality of My Strangeness
D.E.I efforts have their flaws, but for Black faculty members and students on campus, they can ease a sense of not belonging
The New Testament in Color
