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Actor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in ‘Dark Waters’

by Emily McFarlan Miller
December 10, 2019

(RNS) — The actor said his own diverse faith background not only motivated him to take on the starring role in "Dark Waters" and to produce the film, but it has also grounded his activism over the years.

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SMU sued as it moves to cut ties with United Methodist Church

by Emily McFarlan Miller
December 6, 2019

(RNS) — Southern Methodist University has moved to cut ties with the United Methodist Church after the denomination voted to strengthen rules barring LGBTQ members from marriage and ordination earlier this year.

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Wheaton mental health summit remembers Jarrid Wilson's 'legacy of hope'

by Emily McFarlan Miller
December 6, 2019

WHEATON, Ill. (RNS) — About 400 ministry leaders filled a sold-out auditorium at the Billy Graham Center for GC2: Facing Hard Truths and Challenges of Pastoral Ministry, focused on the topics of leadership, burnout and mental health.

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George Clements, Chicago priest known for adopting sons, dies at 87

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 26, 2019

CHICAGO (RNS) — The civil rights activist's life turned into a made-for-TV movie after he became the first Catholic priest to adopt a child.

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Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah share ‘Unsettling Truths’ in new book

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 26, 2019

CHICAGO (RNS) — Mark Charles and Soong-Chan Rah talked to RNS about the Doctrine of Discovery, its ongoing impact on the U.S. and why Christians especially need to tell the truth about it.

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Harvest report pins ‘massive corporate governance failure’ on MacDonald

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 22, 2019

CHICAGO (RNS) — A law firm's review blamed the megachurch's ousted pastor's “powerful and subversive leadership style.”

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N.T. Wright explains the world of the New Testament in new book

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 21, 2019

CHICAGO (RNS) — 'The New Testament in Its World' captures — in nearly 1,000 pages, a workbook and series of lectures — the 'sweep of my teaching,' said the Anglican bishop and scholar.

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John Crist's Netflix special, book on hold amid sexual harassment allegations

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 7, 2019

(RNS) — Several women shared stories with Charisma alleging popular Christian comedian John Crist has used his celebrity status and Christian reputation to sexually harass women.

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Neighborly Faith urges evangelicals to find a 'third way' to befriend Muslims

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 6, 2019

WHEATON, Ill. (RNS) — Neighborly Faith is a nationwide movement to bring Christians and Muslims together.  

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UMC's Western Jurisdiction announces 'safe harbor' for LGBTQ clergy

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 6, 2019

(RNS) — The Safe Harbor Declaration comes months before new restrictions strengthening the United Methodist Church’s ban on the ordination and marriage of its LGBTQ members are set to take effect on Jan. 1.

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Dissent from Traditional Plan dominates United Methodists' top court meeting

by Emily McFarlan Miller
November 2, 2019

CHICAGO (RNS) — Many of the requests before the Judicial Council this past week had to do with actions recently passed by various regional annual conferences across the country dissenting to the Traditional Plan approved in February.

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One year before election, Christian leaders cross divides to call for respect

by Emily McFarlan Miller
October 31, 2019

(RNS) — Christian leaders across theological and political divides are kicking off an initiative called 'Golden Rule 2020: A Call for Dignity and Respect in Politics,' hoping the next 365 days won’t be a repeat of 2016’s divisive election season.

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Jules Woodson: Andy Savage's reported return to pulpit is 'not OK'

by Emily McFarlan Miller
October 29, 2019

(RNS) — Andy Savage reportedly is planning to start a new church in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Chicago churches join growing movement of congregations paying off medical debt

by Emily McFarlan Miller
October 28, 2019

CHICAGO (RNS) — A group of Chicago churches is joining a growing trend of congregations paying off medical debt for the people in their communities and beyond — and hoping to start a movement.

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Christian aid groups vow to stay to help after US sudden withdrawal from Syria

by Emily McFarlan Miller
October 22, 2019

(RNS) — Christian aid organizations in Syria have sprung into action in response to the new conflict in the region and are vowing to stay with the Kurds as the crisis grows.

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