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Through The Christian Citizen, we seek to shape American Baptists’ and others' minds on matters of public concern by providing a forum for diverse voices living and working at the intersection of faith and politics, discipleship and citizenship.
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It’s not time to abandon spirituality in public life. It’s time to foster a fresh spirituality in public life. Turning outward points us back to those universal values that ought to ground us. And in doing so, it unlocks a new path forward to creating a truly shared society — one that works for all of us, not just some of us.
Summer, more than any other time, is a time to read whatever you want. The older I get, the more I think any time is a time to read whatever you want. Here are some recommendations of books I’ve enjoyed recently.
Imagine how infinitely beautiful it would be to see the Western church take accountability for its role in the Gaza genocide, as well as the exploitation of others globally. Repentance, a central tenet of Christianity, doesn’t exist to remind us we are bad people but rather to show us that a different way is possible.
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.
In our world we don’t know how to do endings well. We don’t know how to relish that which we created when it is time to put it away. In our desire for more, in our greed for maximum effect, in our lust for all things to continue, we forget that endings can be a beautiful and holy thing.
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
Rev. Wayne Lee realized that if he was called to serve the people of Philadelphia’s Chinatown, he needed to care about what the people cared about. His example of faith pushes against the theological and social boxes that have been drawn for us.
I suggest that when we encounter a silent story, we needn’t automatically view it as an omission to be mourned or reclaimed but can see it as telling in and of itself, brimming with meaning.
The apostle Paul writes that since we have been reconciled with Christ, we are to become ambassadors for Christ in the world. In Christ, let us also be ambassadors of peace and love in the world in such a time as today.
In early adulthood, I was struck with an epiphany about my identity and heritage. If I believed God to be an intentional God, who has a hand in my very creation and being knit together, then God has an intention in making me who I am in my Chinese Americanness.
Tens of thousands of Marshallese live in diaspora in the United States. Our own church has discovered that sharing space with our Marshallese neighbors has helped us grow spiritually while providing safe space for a displaced people.
If our bones are alive, if they carry in them strength of our ancestors, trauma of humanity’s transgressions, even predispositions for nutrition… if they—like the Scriptures say—have the capacity to be troubled, to ask questions, to experience restoration, to be reanimated as recipients of God’s ruah (breath), then we have to wonder, what is in our bones?
Discover your own backstory because it will permit you to empathize with others’ backstories. Take time to share your backstory with others, always being mindful to allow time for them to also share theirs.
Wherever we find ourselves to be, together as settlers, refugees, and sojourners, we can become contributing members and citizens of our new home.
National denominational conventions are opportunities to see each other in the flesh and to break down myths, stereotypes, and perhaps our fears of the other. When you see me, I hope that you will not just see me as Don Ng but also see me as an Asian American Pacific Islander person. I will see you too!

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From their diverse backgrounds, the early church discovered inclusion in Christ that led them to equitably share everything that they had among them. Nothing wrong with DEI at Pentecost!