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RNS-HRC-BlackChurch: Human Rights Campaign urges Black church LGBTQ acceptance via video
(RNS) — The pro-LGBTQ Human Rights Campaign has released a video encouraging greater acceptance of gay, lesbian and transgender people by Black churches. By Adelle M. Banks. 400 words. (category: a)
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RNS-McKissic-SeminaryHome: Dwight McKissic living at seminary after storm: ‘God is making sure our needs are met’
(RNS) — Texas Pastor Dwight McKissic is known for challenging Southern Baptists about racial equity and, more recently, their seminary leaders’ controversial statement on race. Now, he’s been the recipient of an offer of help from one of those seminary presidents. By Adelle M. Banks. 650 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Vischer-Profile: From Veggie Tales to the Holy Post, Phil Vischer is still evolving
(RNS) — For nearly three decades, Phil Vischer has been making people laugh and telling them about Jesus. His faith remains strong, despite the bankruptcy of the company that made VeggieTales and the recent struggles of American evangelicals.
By Bob Smietana. 2,094 words. (category: a)
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RNS-Muslims-Texas: In Texas, Muslim volunteers jump in to help feed the frozen
(RNS) — Muslim volunteer organizations swung into action during last week’s snowstorm and low temperatures, helping anyone who needed it, and providing a crucial lifeline to observant Muslims amid the food shortages of the crisis. By Zainab Iqbal. 959 words. (category: a)