I read a section of Isaiah 56 with some colleagues today. It’s a favorite passage for a lot of people I know. From the Hebrews’ post-captivity period, the chapter includes phrases about not desecrating the Sabbath and drawing people to a “house of prayer for all nations.” Spaces like the National Cathedral use the latter in their marketing. […]
When Christians Use People to Prop Up Books
Content note: Frank references to rape, sexual violence, bible passages, and Christian obtuseness. “It’s evil, but it also happens to be scriptural… Tell the whole story.” —Rev. Dr. Wil Gafney
Inspired by Adventist Scholarship
A few weeks ago I shared information about Washington Adventist University’s Keough Lectureship—a biannual series hosted by the university’s Department of Religion. This year’s lectures focused on women’s ordination and biblical interpretation and featured WAU’s Dr. Olive Hemmings and Loma Linda University’s Dr. Richard Rice. I had a blast! Adventist Today’s Monte Sahlin has compiled […]