Top 5: Forgiveness, globalization, and atheism

Plus: Black fundamentalism

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The Top 5 articles for your week:

1. “The Unearthed Conscience of Black Fundamentalism” (Christianity Today)

   Because “Why, then, have Black fundamentalists been ignored or marginalized—intentionally or accidentally—not only by their contemporary white counterparts, but also by historians looking back on the era?”

2. “What Became of Atheism, Part One: Wearing the Uniform” (Substack - Freddie deBoer)

   Because this must-read article observes much about religion and public life that we explore in-depth here at the newsletter, but from different angle. Don’t miss this one.

3. “Why Community Is Dangerous” (Plough Magazine)

   Because though we may not (and you may or may not) agree with some of the ideas in this interview, Plough interviewed theologian Stanley Hauerwas.

4. “The Fading of Forgiveness” (Comment Magazine)

   Because Tim Keller offers helpful thoughts about the place of forgiveness in American culture.

5. “Globalization’s Coming Golden Age” (Foreign Affairs Magazine)

   Because after crises, globalization often advances. Will the aftermath of the pandemic lead to the same?