Zach W. Lambert

All of the content available at Public Theology is for those who identify as Christian, as well as those who might be interested in learning about a more inclusive, kind, thoughtful Christianity. To receive new posts and support the work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Last year was the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, the first major ecumenical council of the Christian church held in modern-day Turkey in the year 325 AD.

“I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” James Baldwin James Baldwin in New York City, 1962 The United States of America turns 250 years old today. For many of us, today is complicated because we are holding so many different feelings in tension.

Today’s post was written by Dr. Lana van Essen, our dear friend and Executive Director of Operations for Transmission Ministry Collective. We are grateful for her advocacy and voice and are thrilled to share her work with all of you here during Pride Month. All of the content available at Public Theology is for those who identify as Christian, as well as those who might be interested in learning about a more inclusive, kind, thoughtful Christianity.