Sojourners Magazine: July 2023
Three recent films help us understand the power of spectacle, on and off the big screen.
Features
Exploitation drives entertainment, but a prophetic imagination can help us do justice while creating awe.
“If you are not engaged in a healing ministry, then you are ignoring one-third of the Bible.”
Voices
When will the government treat this with the urgency it demands?
Your eyes can deceive you. Don't trust them as the only way to perceive the path ahead.
Keeping a "death scroll" can remind us of our human right to mourn and memorialize loved ones.
"How can we invite the church into seeing the economy beyond just a conversation on tithes and offerings?"
Rep. Justin Jones addresses his ousting from Tennessee's House of Representatives and his hope for a “Third Reconstruction.”
Vision
The renowned poet was never afraid to ask questions and challenge tradition in her eclectic journey of faith.
A recent TV show reminds us that everyone needs a shoulder to cry on — including its viewers.
Three culture recommendations from our editors.
Sober Spirituality allows nuance toward drinking while outlining its real bodily and spiritual dangers.
Tamice Spencer-Helms on what it means for Christianity and society to leave white supremacy behind.
A poem
July reflections on the Revised Common Lectionary, Cycle A
Talk about putting on the armor of God.
What Is the ‘Fifth Stream’ of the United Church of Christ?
An African-rooted tradition claims its heritage in the UCC.
The Unconscionable Treatment of Conscientious Objectors
The Biden administration is failing to support Russian objectors to war.