Amar D. Peterman is an author and constructive theologian working around faith and public life, including his work at Interfaith America.

Amar has a regular column in Sojourners, including this article on Good Friday as well as a newsletter This Common Life.

How do we understand the cross today? Why does Jesus call us to take up our cross and follow Him? How should activists spend Good Friday? Some rich and provoking theology in this special episode for Good Friday.