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For decades, the Christian Century has informed and shaped progressive, mainline Christianity. Committed to "thinking critically and living faithfully," the magazine explores through argument and reflection what it means to believe and live out the Christian faith in our time. As a voice of "generous orthodoxy," the Century is both loyal to the church and open to the world.
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More than two dozen religious groups pushed back on President Donald Trump’s actions and executive orders, filing two lawsuits a day apart challenging the president’s attempt to effectively freeze the federal refugee resettlement program and defending a rule that prevents immigration law enforcement agencies from raiding houses of worship and other sensitive locations ..read more
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The Philadelphia Eagles didn’t just beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 2025, 40-22, they scored their first touchdown using the “tush push,” a play as straightforward as football gets: when the Eagles need a yard—whether on third-and-short, fourth-and-inches, or at the goal line—quarterback Jalen Hurts crouches and a human avalanche of teammates shoves him forward ..read more
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RW-REPLACE-TOKEN Why read the book of the summer when the season is long over ..read more
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A close reader of the century might notice that our recent issues have featured several articles on the theme of bracing for the next four years in the United States. That includes this issue, in which Richard Lischer explores the competing pulls of resistance and reconciliation felt by Christians living in unjust societies (see “How shall we render?” p. 64 ..read more
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A program at Harvard Divinity School is the latest casualty of the ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Hamas war, with the departure of two administrators and the cancellation of a class on Israel-Palestine ..read more
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To receive these posts by email each Monday, sign up. For more commentary on this week's readings, see the Reflections on the Lectionary page. For full-text access to all articles, subscribe to the Century ..read more
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As he stepped to the podium to deliver a prayer at the inauguration of Donald J. Trump, Franklin Graham addressed the 47th president directly: “Mr. President, the last four years, there were times I’m sure you thought it was pretty dark, but look what God has done!” And what exactly did God do ..read more
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Years ago, when my daughter was born, I knew that I wanted to breastfeed her.I had not grown up seeing women nurse their babies, so I spent my entire pregnancy reading books on the subject. At the end of nine months, I figured I was an expert. I also figured that since breastfeeding is a natural process, it would come, you know, naturally ..read more