For decades the mainstream media generally ignored religion. Now we see articles on religion, which is a major factor in American society, with some regularity.

Forged in the Fiery Furnace: African American Spirituality by Diana L. Hayes (Orbis Books, 2012, $22) is an accessible introduction to African American spirituality. It

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At the Mennonite Church USA gathering in Pittsburgh last July, delegates were instructed to spend time discussing what it means to be missional. The moderator of that session began by telling us what missional means and what it does not mean …