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The story of Emmett Till is the story of America
By Robert P. Jones — August 29, 2023
(RNS) — If we trace the historical stream further back, we can see, in Emmett Till’s story, America’s oldest struggles. Indeed, the land itself testifies to the cultural world in which Till’s murder was conceivable.
White Christians think too many people see racism when it’s not there, new survey finds
By Bob Smietana — August 28, 2023
(RNS) — A new survey from Pew Research revealed once again how deeply divided religious Americans are when it comes to matters of race.
Florida’s new curriculum echoes the paternalist theology of the Lost Cause
By Elizabeth Jemison — August 28, 2023
(RNS) — The doctrine that touts slavery's 'benefits' for its victims was once used to sanctify segregation.
Thousands gather for March on Washington’s 60th anniversary
By Jack Jenkins — August 26, 2023
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'Sixty years ago, Martin Luther King talked about a dream,' said the Rev. Al Sharpton, referring to King’s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech. 'Sixty years later, we’re the dreamers — the problem is we're facing the schemers.'
The radical, irreverent and inclusive religion of Burning Man
By Kathryn Post — August 25, 2023
(RNS) — 'Perhaps our presence can give people the sense that religion doesn’t need to be as judgmental or scary or exclusionary as they might experience it,' said John Brett, who helps lead the Religious AF camp at Burning Man.
ReAwaken America is back. So is the right wing roadshow’s antisemitic rant.
By Nathan Empsall — August 25, 2023
(RNS) — The potential for violence might be ReAwaken America’s biggest threat.
An online assembly attempts to correct March on Washington gender gap
By Yonat Shimron — August 24, 2023
(RNS) — None of the speeches at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom were delivered by women. The “She Speaks” online assembly is intended to lift up the voices of women fighting for racial justice.
East Palestine church organizes fundraising to equip residents with air purifiers
By Fiona André — August 23, 2023
(RNS) — After the train derailment, some residents reported suffering from respiratory illnesses, nosebleeds, eye infections and rashes.
Sean Feucht event sparks political controversy in eastern Washington
By Jack Jenkins — August 23, 2023
(RNS) — Critics have expressed outrage that Spokane’s mayor attended the Christian nationalist event while wildfires raged in the region.
How Shannon Harris kissed biblical womanhood goodbye
By Kathryn Post — August 23, 2023
(RNS) — In her forthcoming memoir, Shannon Harris documents her journey from marrying purity culture celebrity Josh Harris to finding herself outside of her marriage and the church.
Calvinist activist warns that white nationalism is invading Reformed churches
By Bob Smietana — August 23, 2023
(RNS) —The anti-woke alliance of Calvinist Theobros and Christian nationalists hits the skids — as author Owen Strachan feuds online with Andrew Torba of Gab.
More than 100 chaplains urge Texans not to hire school chaplains
By Jack Jenkins — August 22, 2023
(RNS) — Texas school districts have until March 1 of next year to decide whether to hire school chaplains.
Robert Jones’ new book roots white supremacy in 500-year-old papal decree
By Yonat Shimron — August 22, 2023
(RNS) — The Doctrine of Discovery shaped the way America’s white, European Christian settlers saw themselves and their mission and gave rise to uncontrollable outbursts of violence.
Can South Carolina’s Haley and Scott woo the GOP’s white evangelical base away from Trump?
By Tiffany Stanley — August 22, 2023
CHARLESTON, South Carolina (AP) — Both candidates of color must appeal to their party’s white evangelical base to have a prayer against former President Donald Trump.
Executive Committee names temporary leader, deals with fallout from McLaurin deception
By Bob Smietana — August 18, 2023
(RNS) — Howe is the Executive Committee's fifth top leader in five years.
