In the wake of the 2024 United States presidential election, “Give us Barabbas” emerged in progressive Christian social media circles as a pithy critique of those who voted for Donald Trump. But ...

Following are NCR reader responses to recent news articles, opinion columns and theological essays with letters that have been edited for length and clarity. Not afraid to hope Thank you for your ...

Jesus and Barabbas Jesus were both Jewish political prisoners of Rome – and for the same reason – opposition to Roman occupation of Palestine. They were both motivated by their Jewish faith. They ...

Nobody ever tells you who Barabbas really was. I remember, as a child, watching cartoon depictions of Christ’s Passion (and one time—early enough for the violence and the Satan Baby to be permanently ...

LITTLE ROCK — Worshippers attending Catholic services during Holy Week may have heard something slightly discordant in the liturgy as they reflected on the death of Jesus. In the New American Bible ...