The best way to be Christian in this current moment of political crisis requires the courage to bear witness to the suffering of vulnerable people. We can’t afford to be on the sidelines.

Each Friday in The Christian Citizen, we publish a Religion News Roundup with summaries of religion news stories and links for those who want to read more.

I am not sure I want to know anyone who can go through Yad Vashem, or any other Holocaust museum, without being moved. That moment in history should awaken within us a commitment to our ultimate humanity, and to say with full conviction, “Never again!”

The Christian has dual citizenship. The Christian citizen must be involved in the needs and affairs of this world, but their rootedness, identity, and priority are centered in the kingdom of God.

The crucifixion of Jesus shows judgment on the terrible ways of this world when they come up against the love of God. The cross is the love of God seen in Jesus, clowning us in the ultimate way. With the resurrection Easter Sunday to put a bow on it.