historical context
13 articles
GwenAntisemitism in Christian, Islamic, and Secular Perspectives Examined at UN Meeting
French philosopher and writer Bernard-Henri Levy addressed the United Nations General Assembly in 2015 at the first ever meeting devoted to antisemitism. Only two informal meetings on the...
What should it cost a denomination to control governance of a university?
The governance of denominational universities has become a subject of intense debate as financial pressures mount on both institutions and their affiliated religious bodies. Many denominational groups, including...
Quakers march 300 miles from New York to Washington to protest Trump’s immigration policies
Quakers have embarked on a 300-mile march from New York City to Washington DC to protest the Trump administration’s immigration policies. The journey, which spans New York, New...
Mayor Mamdani Addresses Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene During Easter Services
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani addressed members of Bronx Bethany Church of the Nazarene during Easter Sunday services, expressing gratitude for the invitation and acknowledging the congregation’s long-standing role...
Editorial: Churches of Christ Reflect on the Validity of the Restoration Plea Amid Challenges
The Churches of Christ in the U.S. face significant challenges, including minister shortages, closing congregations, and struggling theology schools. These issues have prompted reflection on the ongoing relevance...
Evanston resident purchases former Church of Christ, Scientist property with plans for community-focused development
The Second Church of Christ, Scientist, located at 2715 Hurd Ave. in Evanston’s Sixth Ward, once served as a vibrant center of worship. The 11,000-square-foot building, with its...
The Salvation Army Foundation Manages the Women’s Palace, Originally Founded by Blanche Peyron in 1926
Blanche Peyron’s story, brought to life in the comic strip *White*, offers a glimpse into the early 20th-century efforts of the Salvation Army to address social inequality in...
Community of Christ and Fundamentalist LDS Movement Discussed in Interview on Mormon Polygamy
Anne B. Wilde, an independent Mormon Fundamentalist and founder of Principle Voices, discusses the historical practice of polygamy within the Latter Day Saint (LDS) Church in part one...
The Untold History of the Nazarene Community in Serbia and Its Migration to North America
The Church of the Nazarene has a complex and often overlooked history in the region of Vojvodina, Serbia, marked by its pacifist stance and resulting conflicts with state...
