Excommunicating a church member, like ‘canceling’ someone on social media, serves to cleanse the body politic of behavior deemed damaging, suggests a scholar of political theology.
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The appeal of Jerry Falwell Jr., who resigned as president of Liberty University following a sex scandal, came from his family legacy. His late father, Jerry Falwell Sr., wielded enormous influence.
Religious scholars and faith leaders reflect on the death rites cultures have developed to honor the deceased, comfort the living and share the burden of mourning.
Martin Luther King Jr. used a prophetic voice in his preaching – a hopeful voice that addressed human tragedy. But it was the black clerics who came before him, who helped King develop that voice.
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Executive Director, Center for Religion and Civic Culture, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Homiletics, Howard University
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Associate Professor of Bible and Director of the Center for Social Justice and Reconciliation, Union Presbyterian Seminary
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Professor of Biblical Studies, Santa Clara University
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Lecturer, the Rabbinical School, Jewish Theological Seminary
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Assistant Professor of Practical and Political Theologies, Starr King School for the Ministry
