Study: Liberal congregations more politically active than conservative ones
(RNS) — The willingness of left-leaning religious congregations to engage in political activity has spiked in the Trump era, new research shows.
What's behind the 'Cuties' outrage?
(RNS) — The movie has provoked backlash since it landed last week on Netflix, the popular TV and movie streaming service. But what is the movie about, and why has it struck such a dissonant chord?
Report: Jerry Falwell injured in fall while drinking according to 911 call
(RNS) — According to transcripts from a 911 call on August 30, Becki Falwell reported her husband had fallen down the stairs and was bleeding.
Episcopal Diocese of Chicago planning to sell downtown headquarters
CHICAGO (RNS) — ‘Maintaining an underused diocesan headquarters in an expensive building on prime real estate is not good stewardship of diocesan assets,’ said Episcopal Bishop Jeffrey D. Lee of Chicago.
Southern Baptists warm to alternate moniker ‘Great Commission Baptists’
(RNS) — ‘The farther we get from 1845, the more clear we need to be with our mission,’ said a South Carolina Baptist official.
Churches report giving boost months after pandemic started
(RNS) — The findings show that most churches ‘are figuring out ways to survive and even thrive,’ said Brian Kluth of State of the Plate.
The 2020 election is a moment of truth for white Christianity
(RNS) — Racism is a religious issue. Not only that, I would argue that racism is the central religious issue in this election.
No race problem here: Despite summer of protests, many practicing Christians remain ambivalent
(RNS) — Despite evidence of an ‘especially reluctant group of white practicing Christians,’ there are signs that other practicing Christians seek to improve their understanding of racism.
Being a good guy with a gun is what God wants, say 'sheepdog' evangelicals
(RNS) — John Correia, a pastor turned security consultant, says that being a good guy with a gun can be a godly way to prevent violence and protect the innocent.
John MacArthur’s COVID-disbelieving church loses round 1
(RNS) — More interesting than the open-and-shut legal case, however, is MacArthur’s own position in the evangelical world and his stance on church-state issues.
Influential pastor, Charles Stanley, steps down at First Baptist Church Atlanta after 50 years
(RNS) — Charles Stanley doesn’t believe in retirement, but the influential pastor is stepping down from his role at First Baptist Church Atlanta.
Black church leaders demand apology for Trump ad
(RNS) — The Rev. Silvester S. Beaman of Bethel AME Church in Delaware said the digital spot portrays Black church leaders and their flocks as 'thuggish rule breakers.'
Faith and politics mix to drive evangelical Christians' climate change denial
(The Conversation) — Does religion predispose people against climate science? Studies link a belief in miracles and an afterlife with lower estimates of the risks posed by climate change.
Biden campaign targets Mormons, evangelicals
(RNS) — In 2016, 81% of white evangelicals supported Donald Trump, as did 61% of Mormons. The Biden campaign is making a direct appeal to some of these voters.
Mark Galli, former Christianity Today editor and Trump critic, to be confirmed a Catholic
(RNS) — Galli, who bucked prevailing evangelical sentiments when he penned an editorial in December denouncing the president, says his faith decision has nothing to do with politics.