Historical records offer a glimpse into the complicated nineteenth-century geopolitical realities behind Adoniram and Ann Judson’s path to missionary service in Burma.

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.

For conservative Christians reading this, I want to implore you that we share a common faith and I’m your neighbor, as are people sharing my political stance. Despite what your media circles may tell you, I’m invested in your safety and wellbeing. I believe all of our liberation is tied together. I believe you and I have more in common than we realize.

I’ve come to learn that God is often found in such places — in the highest of sacraments and in the lowest of ordinances. 

Horror gives us a safe space to process complex thoughts, and it does the church no good to avoid it entirely. The genre is a timeless arena for theological dialogue, as can be seen in so many of the classics that presuppose a Christian worldview.