In This Issue
Is technology the tool of the devil? The primrose path to a better life? Or something in between?
A remarkable program for black and Jewish teen-agers goes a long way toward busting stereotypes and fostering reconciliation.
Commemorating the life of Christian activist, magazine editor, and longtime friend of Sojourners John Alexander.
George W. and Laura Bush's new Crawford, Texas home boasts a stunning array of eco-friendly features—perhaps not what you'd expect from one of the least environmentally friendly administrations since…um, creation.
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Columnists
Parental aggression at youth sports events has become commonplace.
'Columbine' used to refer to a mountain wildflower. Now it conjures up a national tragedy of teens killing teens.
Why shouldn't kids be allowed to have their fun, for gosh sakes?
Table of Contents
Cover Story
Is technology the tool of the devil? The primrose path to a better life? Or something in between?
Features
A remarkable program for black and Jewish teen-agers goes a long way toward busting stereotypes and fostering reconciliation.
Commemorating the life of Christian activist, magazine editor, and longtime friend of Sojourners John Alexander.
George W. and Laura Bush's new Crawford, Texas home boasts a stunning array of eco-friendly features—perhaps not what you'd expect from one of the least environmentally friendly administrations since…um, creation.
Commentary
Columns
'Columbine' used to refer to a mountain wildflower. Now it conjures up a national tragedy of teens killing teens.
Why shouldn't kids be allowed to have their fun, for gosh sakes?
Culture Watch
The Veterans of Hope video series profiles nonviolence activists from around the world.
It's easy to defend the death penalty in the abstract, but much more difficult when you have to participate in death.
On Spirit of the Century, the Blind Boys bring their strong and gritty harmonies to traditional gospel tunes as well as rock and roll.
Author of such novels as Atticus and Mariette in Ecstasy, Ron Hansen
believes in the power of stories and in the role that they can play in an examination of a
faith-filled life.
One of the most urgent issues for faith communities during the 1980s
was the contra war in Nicaragua.
DiFranco wrestles openly with her choice 'to invite someone into her melodrama.'
Jesus on the cross is best viewed as what that event concretely was, an
imperial execution," says Mark Lewis Taylor in The Executed God.
Departments
Apples still taste like apples. The funny thing is,
serpents taste like apples too, and kisses and bread.
We are prone to listen to, but not hear, Jesus' challenging words.
'There is no better legacy we can leave than an effective nonviolent peace force.'
Employment Opportunities
Hudson Valley, N.Y. organization seeks youth empowerment coordinator
for state-wide program. Bilingual English/Spanish.
Sojourners board meetings are important to those of us on staff for a number of reasons.
Between the Lines
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