New pastor of Mother Emanuel

The resurrection isn't an argument. It's the Christian word for defiance
The (London) Guardian: Arson, heroin needles, mass brawls - Giles Fraser's parish church sees it all. But the Easter story is who we are, and allows us to push back against the darkness

New pastor of Mother Emanuel seeks healing amid the clamor
Charleston (S.C.) Post & Courier: With the shooting's anniversary coming this summer, Rev. Dr. Betty Deas Clark must prepare a hurting people, and herself, to relive a nightmare.

Oxford theology students can skip Christianity lessons
The (London) Telegraph: Theology students at Oxford will no longer be required to study Christianity for first time in 800 years after undergraduates complain about lack of diversity.

Why so many Americans think they're #blessed
The Conversation: While there are a number of problems with the prosperity gospel, it's important to look at why this strand of religious thinking evolved in the first place, and why it persists.

C.S. Lewis predicted Donald Trump
The Washington Post: Lewis talked at length about the horrible damage that can be done by patriotism, or love of country. And it sounds like he had Trump down pat.