Protestant
Some Anglican bishops reject leader Welby over gay marriage
By Jill Lawless — February 20, 2023
LONDON (AP) — The synod’s decision was a compromise measure that came after years of wrangling about the church’s stance on homosexuality.
Beth Moore tries to untangle her ‘all knotted-up life’ in new memoir
By Bob Smietana — February 20, 2023
(RNS) — In a tender, gracious and at times heartbreaking new book, the beloved Bible teacher and former Southern Baptist recalls the people and the God who saved her from the chaos of her childhood.
Harvard, National Council of Churches, Reform Jews seeking reparations blueprint
By Adelle M. Banks — February 20, 2023
(RNS) — ‘This is not a mere research paper,’ said the Rev. Cornell William Brooks, a Kennedy School professor and former president of the NAACP.
Todd Benkert leaves SBC abuse task force after conflict over pastor’s restoration
By Bob Smietana — February 17, 2023
(RNS) — An Indiana Baptist pastor, Benkert played a key role in setting up an investigation into how SBC leaders have responded to the issue of abuse. He also reported a church that had platformed former SBC President Johnny Hunt, who has been credibly accused of sexual assault.
Christian climate activist challenges church to take action
By Kathryn Post — February 17, 2023
(RNS) — Kyle Meyaard-Schaap's 'Following Jesus in a Warming World' is a field guide for Christian climate action.
Grace Community Church let her down. Now she is standing in the gap for women.
By Karen Swallow Prior — February 16, 2023
(RNS) — Eileen’s life now is a far cry from the subservient role she once played to a domineering and violent husband.
‘We cannot walk with you unless you repent,’ African archbishops tell Church of England
By Fredrick Nzwili — February 16, 2023
(RNS) — Leaders representing more than 35 million Anglicans said the English church’s decision to allow clergy to bless marriages and other unions of same-sex couples would further split the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Southern Baptists passed abuse reforms last year. Now they have to make them stick.
By Bob Smietana — February 16, 2023
(RNS) — A volunteer task force charged with implementing SBC reforms to address abuse said recently that its work will likely require more time.
Latino evangelicals launch campaign against Florida execution of Donald David Dillbeck
By Alejandra Molina — February 15, 2023
(RNS) — ‘We believe in life at all levels and in all circumstances,’ said Bishop Angel Marcial, president of the Florida Fellowship of Hispanic Councils & Evangelical Institutions.
How much do Americans know about the faiths around them?
By Ryan Burge — February 15, 2023
(RNS) — And what helps us most to understand our neighbors’ faiths?
Trailblazing Episcopal priest Pauli Murray to be featured on US quarters
By Yonat Shimron — February 14, 2023
(RNS) — The civil rights lawyer, activist, writer and priest was also gender nonconforming.
They got us
By Phyllis Zagano — February 14, 2023
(RNS) — If people want to spend their millions promoting Jesus, they can. It’s a free country, after all.
The ‘He Gets Us’ Super Bowl ads brought back bad memories
By Kirsten Powers — February 14, 2023
(RNS) — How the Christian ‘seeker’ movement can cause serious harm.
Why students at a Kentucky Christian school are praying and singing round the clock
By Bob Smietana — February 14, 2023
(RNS) — Students have packed the chapel and overflow spaces at Asbury University for nearly a week, holding round-the-clock prayer and worship.
Christian nationalism needs to be distinguished from civil religion
By Mark Silk — February 13, 2023
(RNS) — The latest PRRI survey shows it's a Black-white thing.
