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Research Notes: Rev. Joel Hawes' "Coming Out"
In the 1830s, abolitionist circles used the phrase 'coming out' to describe when someone publicly declared their anti-slavery stance, and Joel Hawes was…
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Research Notes: Politics in the Pulpit
While many pastors struggle preaching to congregations that many not completely agree on social and political issues, this sermon from Joel Hawes…
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Christian Nationalism and Declining Denominationalism
The resurgence of Christian Nationalism today mirrors 19th century America's generic Protestant consensus. How does declining denominationalism connect…
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Research Notes: Who is Rev. Joel Hawes?
As the spring semester begins to come to a close, I am slowly beginning work on my summer research project—the abolitionist pastor you've never heard…
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The Fundamentalist Playbook: How the SBC Takeover Previewed MAGA
If you want to understand the mindset and mentality of MAGA, consider the history of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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When Progressive Churches Fail: Lessons from Circle of Hope
My thoughts on perfectionism and leadership conflict and the disbanding of Circle of Hope, a progressive Anabaptist community, as documented by Eliza…
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When A.I. Led Sunday School
Excerpts from a conversation with Anthropic's Claude on A.I. and Spirituality and a progressive Christian Sunday School class.
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