Friday, January 16, 2026

Reclaiming faith beyond fear and ideology


We live in a time of deep polarization — politically, socially and even within the church. The name of Christ is used to justify ideologies that conflict with the core of the Gospel.

In many countries, Christian identity has been reduced to party allegiance. Instead of healing divisions, the language of faith often becomes a weapon that makes them worse.

However, this crisis is not new. History shows that whenever faith is controlled by empire, nationalism or moralism, the Spirit calls forth voices of renewal — prophets, reformers, mystics and disciples — who reclaim the radical message of Jesus. From Francis of Assisi to John Wesley, from Sojourner Truth to Gustavo Gutiérrez, the Spirit continues to draw the church back to the core of the Gospel: love that both liberates and reconciles.

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