Advent is a microcosm of the human condition, as understood through a Christian lens. God is with us. And the fullness of redemption in God is yet to come. The sacred paradox reveals both are true. Mary’s immaculate conception, like Advent itself, is a now and a not yet.

The rise of populism in international politics threatens the democratic norms of society. How should Christians respond?

In this interview with Lexi Schnaser, Amar Peterman discusses the Center for Empathy in Christian and Public Life and the importance of empathy, intellectual humility, and hospitality in public life.

In this article, Luke Joyce reviews Call for Justice: From Practice to Theory and Back, a new book that includes an exchange of letters between Kurt Ver Beek, Co-Founder of the Association for a More Just Society (which uses its Spanish initials ASJ), and Christian philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff.

Chelsea Langston Bombino and Katie Thompson conclude our “Hope for the Politically Homeless” series by deriving two guiding principles for political engagement from the Christian calling to love God and our neighbors.

Jessica Joustra, Ph.D., continues our “Hope for the Politically Homeless” series by exploring how the postures of principled pluralism informs the ways in which we faithfully engage the diverse public square.

As part of our “Hope for the Politically Homeless” series, Richard Mouw, Ph.D., urges Christians to engage those with whom we disagree with a spirit of hospitality and an open mind.

Tricia Bosma continues our “Hope for the Politically Homeless” series with a discussion on the Imago Dei, the Christian calling to stewardship, and how these form a civically responsible Christian view of public justice.

What does it mean to be politically homeless, and what does it mean for our engagement in public life as Christians? In this article, Kerwin Webb explores these questions as part of our “Hope for the Politically Homeless” series.

As part of our “Hope for the Politically Homeless” series, Vincent Bacote, Ph.D., asks: What is a disciple of Jesus to do when the tensions rise, particularly in political context that leaves one with a sense of homelessness?

In February Dr. Shadi Hamid, Dr. Matthew Kaemingk, and Stephanie Summers discussed the nature of inter-religious encounter, and explored the challenges and opportunities that arise, specifically, as Muslims immigrate to Western, liberal democratic societies. Watch the recording of the event.

I believe our renewed collective interest in Mr. Rogers reflects our shared desire to reinvigorate the communities and institutions of our own lives with shared purposes that promote things like justice, public empathy, and human dignity.

In this article, Dr. Richard J. Mouw posits that our current political moment requires a “Middle Way” approach to political engagement that is grounded in spiritual formation. He calls for young people to remember that we are not just called to be activists— but that God invites us into a life of being disciples of Jesus.

To better understand Senator Hatfield’s legacy and the ways it complements CPJ’s desire to inspire and equip Chrisitian young adults with a hopeful vision for political life, Shared Justice interviewed two friends of CPJ, Richard Gathro and Jerry Herbert, who knew Senator Hatfield personally.

Principled pluralism cultivates a spirit of peaceful disagreement in the public square while safeguarding a community’s social institutions and civil structures. People embody the ideals of principled pluralism when they treat fellow humans with respect and dignity; listening to and learning from the viewpoint of the “other”….

David Tassell explains the political nature of the Eucharist.

“As those who mutually share a faith rooted in hospitality, I pray in this time I and my tradition may share our time, prayers, and dinner tables with you.”

In this article, Chelsea Langston Bombino argues that advocates for religious freedom can resolve to take positive steps to help expand the public’s imagination of what religious freedom represents in this new year.

In this piece, Strauss shares how the Psalms are paradigmatic for prayer, and worship is paradigmatic for work. In this way, he uses worship as a way towards an understanding of his own work.