radical christianity

The Naked Anabaptist: The Bare Essentials of a Radical Faith

by Alan Kreider 13 April 2010

The Naked Anabaptist, published on April 1, is not a joke. It is a remarkably accessible presentation of Anabaptism as good news for people today of all traditions who want to follow Jesus. Its author, Stuart Murray, is English and writes from the experience of the Anabaptist Network in the UK. The Network’s [...]

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Totem Rituals and the Star-Spangled Banner

by Andy Alexis-Baker 20 February 2010

Many people say they stand during the national anthem as a sign of respect to those around them, even if they do not sing the words themselves. Indeed, some people do not think the anthem glorifies war. Instead they claim that it merely describes a battle scene in which the flag remains even though a [...]

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Modest proposal for Goshen College misses the mark

by Nekeisha Alexis-Baker 18 February 2010

A response to John D. Roth’s “A Moderate Proposal for Peace,” published in the Goshen College Record, Feb 16, 2010
This morning, I read one of the latest entries into the discussion on Goshen College’s decision to break with 114 years of Mennonite tradition and play the national anthem instrumentally at select sporting events. Written by [...]

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William Cavanaugh, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove at Ekklesia Project

by Nekeisha Alexis-Baker 25 July 2009

Our friends at the Ekklesia Project had another excellent gathering in Chicago this year with speakers engaging issues around how the household that is Christ’s Body might faithfully engage economics: What is God’s household management (or home economics) style? How does God care for creation? And how do we who are invited to [...]

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Resource: Conspire! Magazine

by Nekeisha Alexis-Baker 14 July 2009

If you haven’t heard about it yet, check out Conspire! Magazine, a new artistic and inspiring publication that seeks “to explore in a collaborative, creative and corporate way some of the unique issues that arise from community life.” The magazine also delves into the struggles and joys facing those trying to live out the radical [...]

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Momentum

by athada 28 May 2008

For some time now, I’ve had the itch. The itch to do something more, something real. Something to make my faith more than mere intellectual assent or warm feelings in my chest. And the itch has been getting worse. Its like I’ve been rolling around naked in poison ivy. Sites [...]

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