Sojourners Magazine: August 2024
A palliative care doctor on the holy work of being there.
Features
Reflections from a palliative care doctor in Rwanda.
While sometimes controversial, faith-based harm reduction programs help save lives.
The actor talks with Sojourners about her recent performances, caste in America, and her relationship with the church.
Voices
How can I marvel at the miracle of humanity while watching children die?
Climate change is a test of whether our big brain is attached to a big enough heart to prompt us to act.
With our music and liturgy, the church can help create a sense of unity and healing.
They are deserving of excellent care that centers them and honors their lived experiences.
Vision
Three culture suggestions from our editors.
Tackling ethical travel in a fraught tourism industry.
The Marvel superhero movie’s true enduring appeal comes from its message about humility, selflessness, and community.
Percival Everett’s James revisits an American classic.
The novel Martyr! portrays a search for meaning amid the mess of living.
A poem.
August reflections on scripture from the Common Revised Lectionary (Cycle B).
Not all free food is created equal.
Jesus Among The Antichrists
With Christian supremacy movements on the upswing, what can we learn from the early church?
The Twin Flames Burning Gaza and Congo
A liberation theologian on how extraction and occupation work in tandem.