VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 14APR25

 

Verse of the day The thought of my affliction and my homelessness is wormwood and gall! My soul continually thinks of it and is bowed down within me. But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope. - Lamentations 3:19–21 Voice of the day There are hints of resurrection in the lectionary readings, but the pain and destruction of dreams and life that comes before is given its full due. - Julie Polter, “Lent Is Grimness You Didn't Know You Needed” Prayer of the day God of all seasons, in the ache of loss and the weight of what’s been broken, help us hold to the quiet hope that even in ruin, resurrection is already whispering its way through. Our Latest Stories The Real Victims of Trump's Trade Debacle Rarely Make Headlines (by Adam Russell Taylor) The Bible has a lot to say about unjust economic policies, writes Sojourners’ president. Read more This Passover, I’m Reflecting on Jewish Liberation Theology (by Zev Mishell) I went searching for Jewish thinkers who’d grappled with injustice amidst uncertain times. That’s how I discovered Marc H. Ellis. Read more Has Zionism Become an Idol? (by Josiah R. Daniels) In his book ‘Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning,’ Peter Beinart argues that worshipping the state of Israel elevates Jews over Palestinians. Read more Meta Pirated Faith Writers To Train AI. Here’s How They Feel About It (by Mitchell Atencio) We asked authors to respond to Meta stealing their work. Some told jokes. Some got theological. Nobody was thrilled. Read more Advertisements Luke’s Subversive Fish Story with Ched Myers Join Faith and Money Network for a free 90-minute webinar with activist theologian Ched Myers. On Wednesday, April 23 at 7:00 pm Eastern, Ched will unpack the story of Jesus’ astonishing catch of fish in Luke’s Gospel and what it might mean for today’s Christians living under rapacious capitalism. Sojourners' Anti-Racism Reading List Check out Sojourners' anti-racism reading list, curated by our Director of Racial Justice, Rev. Moya Harris. Our Bookshop page features a variety of Sojourners reading lists. When you buy from Bookshop, part of the proceeds go to support Sojourners' work, as well as to support local bookstores throughout the country.

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 9APR25

 

Verse of the day But whoever hates a brother or sister is in the darkness, walks in the darkness, and does not know the way to go, because the darkness has brought on blindness. - 1 John 2:11 Voice of the day Righteousness exalts a nation. Hate just makes people miserable. - Fannie Lou Hamer Prayer of the day Creator, free us from hate and guide us in righteousness, that we as a nation may walk in your light. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Meta Pirated Faith Writers To Train AI. Here’s How They Feel About It (by Mitchell Atencio) We asked authors to respond to Meta stealing their work. Some told jokes. Some got theological. Nobody was thrilled. Read more Forgive Me, Nosferatu, For I Have Sinned (by Hojung Lee) "In my confession, I experienced a moment of spiritual healing and renewal. It reminded me of the image of God in others,” Hojung Lee writes. Read more The Powers and Principalities Manipulating Columbia University (by Ashley Moyse) "As a professor at Columbia, I cannot remain silent about the crisis my university is facing," writes Moyse, assistant professor of medical ethics. Read more DOGE and Trump Threaten AIDS Program That ‘Kept a Generation Alive’ (by Bekah McNeel) For 22 years, the U.S. expanded global access to medication known for its life-saving “Lazarus effect.” Now the program’s future is in jeopardy. Read more Advertisements Free eBook on Gospel of Luke and Justice and Peace Free ebook: Luke: Intro to His Gospel and to Jesus’ Call to Do Justice. Does not presume acquaintance with Bible. Useful for study groups or theology teachers as introduction. Author works in Latin America and has been active in peace-and-justice movements in the U.S. Contact joemullj@gmail.com for the link to a free eBook. SojoAction is how our Sojourners community puts faith into action. Through curated conversations and online resources, SojoAction is working to better equip and mobilize our supporters to engage in transformational change. Sign up for SojoAction Alerts sent directly to you.

VERSE AND VOICE FROM SOJOURNERS 7APR25

 

Verse of the day I have said this to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution, but take courage: I have conquered the world! - John 16:33 Voice of the day There will be more than enough celebration soon enough. For now, no one can be so crushed as to be unable to look over and not see that there lies the man of Galilee. - Jason Byassee, “Lent's Lonely Road” Prayer of the day Even in our most crushing moments, help us remember that we are not alone, for Christ has gone before us and already overcome. Advertisement Our Latest Stories Forgive Me, Nosferatu, For I Have Sinned (by Hojung Lee) A mock confession at a vampire party helped Lee grow closer to God. She writes, "In my confession, I experienced a moment of spiritual healing and renewal. It reminded me of the image of God in others.” Read more Pastors Believe in Climate Change. Why Don't They Preach About It? (by Stylianos Syropoulos, Gregg Sparkman) As researchers, we found stark disparities between how clergy and congregants think about climate change. Read more Jamelle Bouie: The Constitution Belongs to the People (by Mitchell Atencio) Our founding document doesn’t just belong to lawyers and historians, and understanding its context can help in our pursuit of a just society. Read more 'Nosferatu' Is Lenten Cinema for Those Who Can Stomach It (by JR. Forasteros) Eggers' update of the vampire classic is a darkly apt companion piece for a season of limbo between death and resurrection. Read more Advertisements Free eBook on Gospel of Luke and Justice and Peace Free ebook: Luke: Intro to His Gospel and to Jesus’ Call to Do Justice. Does not presume acquaintance with Bible. Useful for study groups or theology teachers as introduction. Author works in Latin America and has been active in peace-and-justice movements in the U.S. Contact joemullj@gmail.com for the link to a free eBook. SojoAction is how our Sojourners community puts faith into action. Through curated conversations and online resources, SojoAction is working to better equip and mobilize our supporters to engage in transformational change. Sign up for SojoAction Alerts sent directly to you.

SOJOURNERS MAGAZINE MARCH 2025: ‘Love Thy Neighbor,’ Really? Is That All You Got?, How Many Americans Are Christian Nationalists, Really?, 10 Ways Your Church Can Take Solidarity Beyond Sympathy, Faith Aid Groups Say Trump and Musk Have Permanently Damaged USAID, Christian Allegiance to Trump Has Wrecked My Faith, The Phone Call Getting My Church Through Trump 2.0, Christianity and Capitalism Keep Killing Robert Pattinson in ‘Mickey 17’, How One Theologian Is Composing a Soundtrack for His Faith and Activism, Jesus Never Said, ‘Blessed Are the Righteous’, Soul Care for Weary Activists, Coronavirus Turns Five, ‘We Are Full of Fear, but We Are Not Helpless’, I’ve Witnessed Mass Deportations Before, I Provided Spiritual Care During a Texas Execution, You Don’t Have To Understand Everything About Trans People To Love Us MARZ25

 

Politics

The Phone Call Getting My Church Through Trump 2.0

I was afraid we’d be dismissed as unserious allies, but local organizers were thrilled to brainstorm with us.

by Brandon Grafius

News

Lead Stories

Arts & Culture

Christianity and Capitalism Keep Killing Robert Pattinson in ‘Mickey 17’

In Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ follow-up, Mickey is resurrected ad infinitum, humbly accepting the pain, suffering, and dehumanization inflicted on him. Remind you of anyone? 

 

by Tim Brinkhof

Living Faith

How One Theologian Is Composing a Soundtrack for His Faith and Activism

For Yanan Rahim Navarez Melo, postclassical music is its own form of theology.

by Josiah R. Daniels

Arts & Culture

Jesus Never Said, ‘Blessed Are the Righteous’

Lenten lessons from a Mount Sinai sunrise.

by Phoebe Farag Mikhail

1. ‘Love Thy Neighbor,’ Really? Is That All You Got?
2. How Many Americans Are Christian Nationalists, Really?
3. 10 Ways Your Church Can Take Solidarity Beyond Sympathy
4. Faith Aid Groups Say Trump and Musk Have Permanently Damaged USAID
5. Christian Allegiance to Trump Has Wrecked My Faith

Cover Story

Soul Care for Weary Activists 

So much of what passes for self-care is commodified. Here’s what we need instead.

by Edgar Rivera Colón

Feature

‘We Are Full of Fear, but We Are Not Helpless’ 

Immigrant churches are standing in sacred resistance against Trump’s “shock and awe” immigration policies.

by Ken Chitwood

Feature

I Provided Spiritual Care During a Texas Execution 

Officially, I was a volunteer of the state — but I was intensely opposed to what Texas was preparing to do.

by Bri-anne Swan

Commentary

Coronavirus Turns Five 

Do we accept the “new normal”?

by Céire Kealty

Commentary

I’ve Witnessed Mass Deportations Before 

Lessons after ICE removed my neighbors from a Mississippi chicken plant.

by William Browning

Culture Watch

You Don’t Have To Understand Everything About Trans People To Love Us 

‘Will & Harper’ reminds viewers that trans rights are about real relationships, not simply a divisive political issue.

by Taj M. Smith