Along with "Reading, 'Riting and 'Rithmetic," Religion is the fourth "R" of basic literacy. First published in 1987, The Fourth R shares the latest thinking from religion scholars and writers—in non-technical language aimed at a general audience. This popular magazine also includes early reports on Westar seminar deliberations and the latest news about Westar events and programs. Annual subscription to six issues of The Fourth R is included in Westar membership.
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Editorial, Another Report from the Trenches
Art Dewey
The Church’s Gospel and the Idiom of Jesus
Charles W. Hedrick
Ezekiel, a Prophet for Our Times?
John Van Hagen
The Christianity Seminar
A Report on the 2017 Spring Meeting
Nina Livesey
The Seminar on God and the Human Future
A Report on the 2017 Spring Meeting
Hollis Phelps
The Ten Commandments and an Atheist’s Ten Suggestions
Richard Trudeau
Book Review of Islam: What Non-Muslims Should Know by John Kaltner
Perry Kea
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