SojoMail - Christ among the Zoomers

View this email in your browser In this week’s SojoMail: a better conception of the ‘Case for Christianity,’ an exploration of AI infrastructure’s disproportionate effects on Black communities, and the story of a justice-focused Georgia cemetery. A Young and Openly Queer British Woman Makes a Case for Christianity In this week’s SojoMail, Georgia Coley writes about Lamorna Ash’s Don’t Forget We’re Here Forever, which describes Ash's quest to understand others’ religious conversions while exploring her own beliefs: My first exposure to writer Lamorna Ash was the thumbnail image for an interview on YouTube, giant text emblazoning her face with the words “The Case for Christianity.” I must admit, I was skeptical. Granted, I am a Christian who has certainly “made the case” for the profound reality of Jesus of Nazareth now and again—but recently, apologetic arguments and “hardened atheist turned Christian” testimonials have left a sour taste in my mouth. Perhaps it’s the way that media in that sphere tends to be loaded with culture warrior “Christian Apologist DESTROYS Atheist Snowflake” language. Maybe it’s that, frequently, the case for Christianity actually tends to be the case for Western dominance, whiteness, and heteronormativity. Or maybe it’s even simpler than that: Often, the sheer dogmatic certainty with which these “convert influencers” tend to speak just doesn’t feel honest. Either way, as a queer believer, the genre usually feels out of step with my daily walk. Nevertheless, I decided to give this particular interview a listen—and Lamorna Ash was nothing like what I’d anticipated. A young and openly queer British woman with a lyrical voice and a heart for Palestine and trans people? This was not the person I’d traditionally expected to make the “case for Christianity.” Read the full article Advertisement Our Latest Stories Bruce Springsteen Understands Depression. His Biopic Doesn’t (by Tyler Huckabee) Springsteen helped normalize male conversations around mental health. So why does Deliver Me From Nowhere feel like a step backwards? Read more Black Pastors Discuss the Promises and Perils of AI in Church (by Erwin Kamuene) Ethical and environmental concerns are encouraging some Black clergy to take a stand against the use of AI in their churches, but that stance isn’t universal. Read more What’s the Right Way to Tell the Story of a Killed Missionary? (by Abby Olcese) ‘Last Days’ aims to humanize John Allen Chau and his controversial attempt to evangelize uncontacted tribes. Read more From the Magazine: ‘Folks Ought To Have a Resting Place’ (by Josina Guess) The people buried in the Jubilee cemetery comprise a unique underground community wherein walls of difference crumble. Read more Advertisements Sojourners' Confronting Christian Nationalism Reading List This Bookshop list provides a deep dive into the complex topic of Christian nationalism, the value of religious freedom, and ways to further a fair society. Our Bookshop page features a variety of curated reading lists. When you buy through our link, part of the proceeds support Sojourners and independent bookstores throughout the country. Protect Funding for National Public Radio Public broadcasting belongs to all of us. It’s how millions stay connected to the truth, especially in areas where commercial media won’t go. Tell Congress: Protect funding for NPR and PBS now. Keep democracy and accurate news on the airwaves. Donate Subscribe Copyright © 2025 Sojourners. All rights reserved. Email: sojourners@sojo.net | Tel.: 202.328.8842