Author: David Gushee
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RNS Best of 2017: After 30 years, a farewell column
EDITORS’ NOTE: As the year draws to a close, it’s a time of reflection. This week, Religion News Service is proud to highlight several top stories by our staff and columnists, including this September column by David Gushee, president of the American Academy of Religion. RNS) — This is my final column for Religion News…
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After 30 years, a farewell column
David Gushee in his office at Mercer University in Atlanta. Photo by Alice Horner. David Gushee in his office at Mercer University in Atlanta. Photo by Alice Horner.
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American Christianity’s divisions go all the way down
Article 10 of the Nashville Statement. Article 10 of the Nashville Statement.
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Charlottesville: What I said from the pulpit yesterday
Flowers and other mementos are left at a makeshift memorial for the victims after a car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally earlier in the day in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) Steve Helber
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We knew what we were doing: Gushee on Trump, 2015-2016
Thank you, Twitter. And thank you Donald J. Trump for all you’ve done. Photo credit: Gage Skidmore.
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When we agree on principles but still disagree
Pope Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, July 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Andrew Medichini Pope Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, July 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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When the evangelical establishment comes after you
Eugene Peterson. Screenshot from Youtube Eugene Peterson. Screenshot from Youtube
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When the homeless and mentally ill wander into your church
Mentally ill and homeless people wander into the church that I pastor on Sunday mornings, and I don’t know the best way to handle it. There, I said it. I am going to be gut-honest in this little reflection and will totally admit my own uncertainty and discomfort. This will risk incurring the wrath of…
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‘The most fantastic association of men imaginable’
Jeremy Joseph Christian, 35, of North Portland, Oregon is pictured in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters May 27, 2017. Portland Police Bureau/Handout via REUTERS Handout . Jeremy Joseph Christian, 35, of North Portland, Oregon is pictured in this undated handout photo obtained by Reuters May 27, 2017. Portland Police Bureau/Handout via REUTERS Handout…
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Manchester: What kind of person does this?
People take part in a vigil for the victims of an attack on concert goers at Manchester Arena, in central Manchester, Britain, on May 23, 2017. Photo courtesy of Reuters/Peter Nicholls Peter Nicholls People take part in a vigil for the victims of an attack on concert goers at Manchester Arena, in central Manchester, Britain,…