A song of prophetic hope
Music is protest and praise — from Miriam to Mary, Dylan to Doechii. The prophets of song remind us: art is not luxury, it’s testimony and hope, writes Alex Evangelista.
The Rev. Alex Evangelista (he/him) is pursuing a D.Min. at Columbia Theological Seminary, focused on the effectiveness of anti-racism policies in Matthew 25 Presbyteries.
Music is protest and praise — from Miriam to Mary, Dylan to Doechii. The prophets of song remind us: art is not luxury, it’s testimony and hope, writes Alex Evangelista.
"Mass shootings continue to be a life-stealing issue, but the church has the tools to find the capacity to prophetically respond," writes Alex Evangelista.
Alex Evangelista explores the depths of social, political and spiritual significance, along with the joy, in the music of the hit Puerto Rican recording artist.
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