Jordan Reed

Saving the Soul of Our Democracy

Was John Lewis heretically pegged as a modern-day Jesus or honored for his great efforts toward racial justice? Through observation of Lewis' life and legacy, author Jordan Reed poses an even deeper question: Can politicians and public servants truly embody Christ's life and teachings? Do we, with the combined voices of church and state, sing of peace? ... Read More...

Faith Outside Ourselves

Faith can, will, and should be challenged from outside ourselves. A humble faith recognizes contrasting voices as valid even if the value of their claims is up for debate. In this week's discussion, Jordan Reed, a seminary student at Boston University, provides a personal reflection examining his transition from undergraduate learning into a more diversely opinionated institution and how it has influenced his current theological perspectives. ... Read More...

Stephen Hawking and Billy Graham’s Unlikely Legacy

Within the past two months, two preeminent figures of the 20th century passed away: Billy Graham and Stephen Hawking. The two may have represented very different camps, but within their respective worlds they occupied remarkably similar positions. As such, perhaps they leave us with a similar legacy which calls us to something greater than perpetuating the Christian/Atheist divide.... Read More...

Are You Not Entertained?

Since antiquity, human beings have been entertained by and seemingly infatuated with violence. For the Ancient Greeks and Romans this hunger would have been satiated by gladiator fights and tragic plays. Today, these forms of entertainment have been replaced by professional sports and violent films. While the modern equivalents are not perfect translations of these ancient activities, the parallels between them cannot be denied. How then should Christians respond to different representations of violence in all forms of entertainment? What duty do we have as Christ-followers in response to violent entertainment?... Read More...

Jordan Reed

Jordan Reed ('18 Southeastern University, BS Practical Ministries; '21 MDiv BU School of Theology) is Editor for Everyday Theology. He works at Liberty Church in Shrewsbury, MA and the Center for Mind and Culture in Boston, MA, maintaining a foothold both in the church and the academy. He loves movies, coffee, video games, and making people laugh at the worst possible moments. His primary theological interests are Pentecostalism, Apocalypse, the politicization of religion (or perhaps the religionization of politics), and the Nature of God.