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Pursuing Justice as the Justified
Dec 10, 2017 | By Christopher Kim '19
The New Haven Green was designed by Puritan colonists in the 17th century as the center of life for their settlement in New Haven. Over the years, it has cemented its place in history as a site of deep historic, political, and cultural significance, from presidential addresses delivered to protests held during the American civil rights movement and Vietnam War. However, the uncomfortable truth today is that the Green is symbolic of New Haven’s staggering poverty rate and the ever-increasing disconnect between Yalies and New Haven residents.
Agape: The Call to True, Radical Love
Feb 14, 2014 | By Tori Campbell, MC ‘16
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it
does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not
self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record
of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices
with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always
hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…” (I Corinthians
13:4-8)
How St. Paul Checked His Privilege
July 7, 2016 | Unknown
The gospel is all about self-denial. The message that Jesus left his heavenly throne to take on flesh and suffer is beautiful and terrifying. It’s that same message that drove the life and work of the apostle Paul. Through his preaching and work, Paul saved the eternal souls of families, oversaw the collection of money for widows, orphans and the poor, and instructed young pastors to carry the flame of the gospel to their congregations. He healed the sick, raised the dead, and cast out demons in the name of Jesus.
Judgement and Victim-Blaming in America: Misguided Responses to COVID-19
By Timothy Han, SM ‘22. Timothy is majoring in Comparative Literature.
It is important for us in the Church to reflect on how some of our leaders have responded to the pain and suffering of the pandemic. Many members of the Church have reached out in loving-kindness to their grieving neighbors, extending God’s message of comfort and love for those who weep. Unfortunately, there are some prominent Christian voices who have instead offered hurtful interpretations of what we are now experiencing.
Inclusivity in Worship
By Anthony Hejduk, MY ‘20. Anthony is majoring in Philosophy.
What does it mean for a worship space to be inclusive? Or more generally, what does it mean for a Christian community to be? As the Church across the world grapples with declining membership and increased fragmentation, especially in the West, this question is on the forefront, maybe more so now than ever before. But what is inclusion? And whom is it for?
A Dialogue on Desire at Durfee’s
By Ben Colon-Emeric, TD ‘22. Ben is majoring in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology.
Max: If I see that someone is more successful than me at something, I want to improve so that I can be as good as they are. It’s normal.
Joan: Is it normal though? You’re saying that you see someone succeeding and want to be like them so that you can feel better about yourself; isn’t that envy?
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