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Verse of the day This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching human precepts as doctrines. - Matthew 15:8-9 Voice of the day What, then, is the word of the religion of Jesus to those who stand with their backs against the wall? - Howard Thurman, “The Howard Thurman Question That Changed My Faith” Prayer of the day May we as a church move from empty worship to truly following the teachings of Jesus, not the world. Advertisement Our Latest Stories 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 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.

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