We must intentionally live and act in hope in order to move into the unknown.
M. Shawn Copeland
M. Shawn Copeland is a professor emerita of theology at Boston College.
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Scripture and Our Selves: Reflections on the Bible and the body
The divine affirmation of flesh invests the body with honor, exuberance and grace.
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Five Minutes With Francis: What would you say to the pope?
Pope Francis’ penchant for cold-calling Catholics has become a well-known sign of his warmth, candor and attention to individuals. And although not everyone can expect to receive a personal phone call from the pope it does not hurt to be prepared. So we asked a few members of the fai
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Black theology and a legacy of oppression
After the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., James H. Cone denounced the lukewarm responses of mainline Protestant and Catholic Christians to the plight of black Americans.
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To Follow Jesus
From the beginning of his ministry, Jesus preached a message that was familiar enough so that those who came to hear him could recognize their religious tradition. At the same time, that message was edgy, distinctive enough to make them uncomfortable, even as it stirred their hearts to want God more