By Esther Claudette Gittens The Ten Commandments are among the most well-known and foundational laws in the King James Bible (KJV). Given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai (Exodus 20:1-17), these commandments serve as moral absolutes for humanity. But why do we need them? Simply put, humans are sinners—we are deeply flawed, make mistakes, […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens In a democratic society such as the United States, voting is a significant responsibility. For Christians, this responsibility carries an added weight because their decisions should align with biblical principles. The King James Bible (KJV) does not mention modern elections directly, but it provides guidance on leadership, righteousness, justice, and accountability, […]
By America’s Voice | Editorial credit: stu.dio / shutterstock.com Washington, DC — Faith leaders from a wide variety of faith traditions are speaking out against and standing up to the Trump administration’s cruel and chaotic immigration and refugee agenda, calling instead for policies that align with broader values and seek to tamp down, instead of […]
By:Jacob F. Love | theconversaiton.com For the idea of love, biblical Hebrew has precious few synonyms. Yet the Hebrew of the Bible can communicate a rich sensation of love: the love of a man for a woman, the love of any human being for their fellow human, the love of Israel for Israel’s God, and the […]
By Michael Emerson, THE CONVERSATION During the 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump spoke at a gathering of conservative Protestants, imploring them to vote for him “just this time.” In “four more years, it’ll be fixed, it’ll be fine, you won’t have to vote anymore, my beautiful Christians,” he said. As a scholar of religion and public life for […]
By Joanne M. Pierce, THECONNVERSATION Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, to head the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. The move has led to concerns among some Catholics about how he might interact with the new administration, especially since Trump has announced plans to appoint Brian Burch, the head […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: JC Fotografia / Shutterstock.com The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, founded in the mid-19th century, has grown into a global denomination known for its emphasis on the Sabbath, health practices, and eschatology. However, its historical relationship with Black and Native American communities is fraught with contradictions, discrimination, and cultural […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: KARITING PICAH / Shutterstock.com The Catholic Church has played a significant role in global history, including during colonial and imperialist expansions that profoundly affected Black and Native American communities. Some critics argue that certain aspects of the Church’s historical actions and doctrines may be reasons why these groups […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens Brigham Young, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and a pivotal figure in its history, remains one of the most polarizing leaders in American religious and political history. While revered by many within the LDS Church for his leadership during the westward migration […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The Anglican Church, known as the Church of England and its affiliated global entities, has played a significant role in shaping colonial and imperial history. Its legacy is intertwined with systems of oppression and assimilation that have disproportionately impacted Black and Native American communities. Below, we explore ten key historical points […]