Pope Begs Journalists To Avoid ‘Sins Of Communication’
Source: NPR BY MILES PARKS Pope Francis, in speaking to a group of journalists Saturday, addressed the importance of a free and responsible press while also warning against falling “prey to […]
‘Merry Chrismukkah:’ How interfaith families celebrate the holidays
Source: USA Today Meredith Newman, The (Wilmington, Del.) News Journal WILMINGTON, Del. — When Marc Insinga was a teenager, he frequently wrapped holiday gifts for his brothers and cousins in […]
After Trump and Moore, some evangelicals are finding their own label too toxic to use
Source: The Washington Post By Julie Zauzmer and Sarah Pulliam Bailey December 14 at 9:08 PM PASADENA, Calif. — They all decided they wanted to become preachers and enrolled in seminary to learn how to […]
Australia Sexual Abuse ‘A National Tragedy’
Australia child abuse inquiry finds ‘serious failings’ Source: BBC A five-year inquiry into sexual abuse in Australia has released its final report, saying institutions had “seriously failed” to protect children. […]
‘A spiritual battle:’ How Roy Moore tested white evangelical allegiance to the Republican Party
Source: The Washington Post By Sarah Pulliam Bailey December 13 at 6:00 AM U.S. Senate candidate Roy Moore (R) leaves the stage after speaking at the RSA activity center in Montgomery, Ala., […]
To Some Zionist Christians And Jews, The Bible Says Jerusalem Is Israel’s Capital
Source: NPR BY TOM GJELTEN Twitter President Trump announced Wednesday that the U.S. views Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, a controversial move that complicates Middle East politics. Gali Tibbon/AFP/Getty […]
British Pastors, Politicians Want To Stop U.S. Evangelist From Preaching In Their Town
Source: Huffington Post By Carol Kuruvilla ALLISON SHELLEY / REUTERS Franklin Graham (shown here at a rally in Haiti in 2011) is planning to attend an evangelistic event in Blackpool, England, in September […]
For many evangelicals, Jerusalem is about prophecy, not politics
By Diana Butler Bass (@dianabutlerbass) holds a Ph.D. in religious studies from Duke University and is the author of 10 books on American religion and culture, including “Grateful: The Transformative […]
Pope Francis Suggests Changing The Words To The ‘Lord’s Prayer’
Source: NPR BY LAUREL WAMSLEY Pope Francis isn’t pleased with the words to the Lord’s Prayer — specifically, the part about temptation. In an interview with an Italian TV network, the pontiff said […]
Donald Trump’s Jerusalem move sparks Christian disputes
Source: The Economist Evangelicals and Catholics react in different ways to the president’s proclamation CHRISTIAN leaders reacted with strong emotion to the news that President Donald Trump has recognised as […]
5 Christian Families Flee Pakistani Village After Teen Falsely Accused of Blasphemy
Source: The Christian Post By Samuel Smith , CP Reporter | Nov 10, 2017 7:16 AM (PHOTO: REUTERS/ATHAR HUSSAIN)A Pakistani Christian woman attends mass along with others on Christmas day at St Andrew’s Church in […]
‘We don’t own this earth’: The Biblical case for protecting the environment
Source: Indy Star “I don’t consider myself an environmentalist.” That is perhaps an odd statement coming from someone who is an unabashed — you could say devout — leader of […]
New Star-Studded Movie Aims To Tell Mary Magdalene’s Story
Source: Huffingon Post By Carol Kuruvilla; Religion Reporter, HuffPost It’s the story of Jesus — from a woman’s perspective. The story of Jesus Christ’s death, crucifixion and resurrection has been […]
After 25 years on the culture war’s front lines, this prominent pastor-activist thinks liberals are winning.
Source: The Washington Post By Michelle Boorstein November 27 Longtime Americans United for Separation of Church and State executive director, Rev. Barry W. Lynn, poses for a portrait outside the Supreme Court of […]
Is There an Evangelical Crisis?
Source: The New York Times BY Ross Douthat About 20 years ago, the eminent sociologist of religion Christian Smith coined a useful and resonant phrase, describing evangelical Christianity in the post-1960s […]
Archbishop Of Canterbury: ‘I Genuinely Do Not Understand’ Christians Who Back Trump
Source: Huffington Post By Ed Mazza Most Rev. Justin Welby is baffled by Christians who back the president. The head cleric of the Church of England says he’s perplexed by […]
DOUG JONES CAN BEAT ROY MOORE. BUT THERE’S ONE BIG PROBLEM…
Source: Politico White evangelicals aren’t garnering much sympathy these days, and it’s understandable. As a voting bloc, they were primarily responsible for the election of our highly unpopular, broadly controversial […]
Roy Moore and the confused identity of today’s “evangelical” voter
Source: Vox 37 percent of evangelicals say they’re more likely to support Roy Moore after sexual assault allegations. Here’s why I’m skeptical of that. Updated by Thomas S. Kidd Nov 22, 2017, […]
Repent And Believe In The Gospel! Over 300 Christian Theologians Challenge The Corruption Of U.S. Christianity
Source: Huffington Post By Susan Thistlethwaite, Contributor I am a Professor of Theology and President Emerita of Chicago Theological Seminary. The Boston Declaration, condemning the abuse of the Christian faith […]
What happens when you fall in love across the religious divide?
Source: The Guardian By Reza Aslan and Jessica Jackley When we – a Muslim and a Christian – fell in love, we didn’t think much about the differences in our religions. (People falling in […]