While the discovery of “A Resolution and Protest Against Slavery” is important for its historical value, it also provides a witness about a denominational legacy ongoing today for the American Baptist Churches USA, the spiritual and organizational descendants of those abolitionist Baptists.

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.

The Psalms are an important theological encounter with Israel’s traditions, but they also represent an intentional artistic encounter with those traditions. They have grandeur, and it is good for the human spirit to explore beautiful texts.

The spirit of love and dignity doesn’t divide. It may be the only thing that can heal the wounds of our time.

As Western Christians, we must approach Eastern Christian traditions with humility. These communities have much to teach us – but that learning begins with genuine respect and relationship.