Christianity
Will the zeal of Asbury University’s revival connect with God’s justice?
By Andre Henry — February 23, 2023
(RNS) — If it stays true to the call of the Hebrew prophets, the Asbury revival won't stop at summoning people to personal piety.
At Maryland church, it’s ‘Caribbean Sabbath,’ not just Black History Month
By Adelle M. Banks — February 23, 2023
HYATTSVILLE, Md. (RNS) — ‘It's a space where our members and their family and friends can feel celebrated, can feel affirmed,’ said Pastor Trevor Kinlock.
Debates over sacred images in the Byzantine Empire show why it’s hard to appease any side
By Paroma Chatterjee — February 23, 2023
(The Conversation) — Fierce debates about visual depictions of the sacred have existed for centuries. An art historian explains the controversies in the Byzantine Empire over images of Christ.
It shouldn’t seem so surprising when the pope says being gay ‘isn’t a crime’ – a Catholic theologian explains
By Steven P. Millies — February 23, 2023
(The Conversation) — Catholic leaders’ attitudes toward LGBTQ people have shifted dramatically – but the actual theology behind them, not so much.
Lent is here – remind me what it’s all about? 5 essential reads
By Molly Jackson — February 23, 2023
(The Conversation) — A roundup of The Conversation’s articles about this holy Christian season and its history.
Could churches be prime locations for EV charging stations? One company thinks so.
By Amethyst Holmes — February 23, 2023
(RNS) — Churches, with their large parking lots that often sit empty during the week, could help provide a solution to the growing demand for electric vehicle charging stations.
Poll: Support for abortion rights is strong, even among most religious groups
By Yonat Shimron — February 23, 2023
(RNS) — The outliers are white evangelicals, Jehovah's Witnesses, Latter-day Saints and Hispanic Protestants.
How big Christian nationalism has come courting in North Idaho
By Jack Jenkins — February 22, 2023
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (RNS) — ‘If we put God back in Idaho, then God will always protect Idaho‚ amen?’
New suit alleges San Diego Catholic diocese transferred assets to avoid paying sex abuse claims
By Alejandra Molina — February 22, 2023
(RNS) — ‘They have developed a PR spin on how they’re concerned about victims ... but at the end of the day, it’s all about the money and protecting their assets,’ attorney Irwin Zalkin said of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Diego.
Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod president calls for excommunicating white nationalists
By Jack Jenkins and Emily McFarlan Miller — February 22, 2023
(RNS) — ‘This is evil. We condemn it in the name of Christ,’ writes LCMS President Matthew Harrison.
Choosing the irrational sanity of Ash Wednesday
By Jacob Lupfer — February 21, 2023
(RNS) — Ash Wednesday is almost universally underrated in its power to redeem.
Loyola’s Sister Jean captured hearts during March Madness. Now she’s written a book.
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 21, 2023
CHICAGO (RNS) — At 103, Chicago’s beloved Catholic sister, best known simply as ‘Sister Jean,’ has added publishing a memoir to her list of achievements.
Southern Baptists oust Rick Warren’s Saddleback Church for naming a female pastor
By Adelle M. Banks — February 21, 2023
(RNS) — Stacie Wood, wife of Andy Wood, who replaced Warren as lead pastor last summer, has the title of ‘teaching pastor.’
The long strange trip of Lonnie Frisbee
By Greg Laurie — February 21, 2023
(RNS) — Lonnie was the face and a catalyzing force of the Jesus movement that rippled through the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Southern Baptists plan to hire Guidepost Solutions to run abuser tracking database
By Bob Smietana — February 21, 2023
(RNS) — The ‘Ministry Check’ database will be the first step toward putting in place a series of reforms meant to address the issue of sexual abuse after years of delay.
