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America’s Revival features calls to prayer, Jesus trumps COVID claims and Mike Lindell conspiracy theories
By Bob Smietana — August 7, 2021
(RNS) — A three-day God and country revival kicked off with calls to prayer and a prediction about Trump's return.
White House appoints liaison to Jewish community
By Yonat Shimron — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — Chanan Weissman also served as President Barack Obama's Jewish liaison during the last year of his presidency.
William Pannell wrote ‘The Coming Race Wars?’ nearly 30 years ago. It still resonates today
By Alejandra Molina — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — Pannell’s book serves as a historical reflection but 'also as a statement on how far we haven’t come.'
Chaplain provides friendly face, spiritual and mental support to Olympians amid unusual Games
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — 'We are much quicker to recognize mental or spiritual needs as being as important as physical,' said Stuart Weir of Verite Sport.
Photos of the Week: Lebanon blast anniversary; Olympic moments
By Kit Doyle — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — This week’s photo selection includes the first anniversary of a deadly blast in Beirut, Lebanon, Olympic moments and more.
Young evangelicals are leaving church. LGBTQ bias may be driving them away.
By Yonat Shimron — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — As white evangelical denominations double down on their opposition to equality, many younger evangelicals, gay and straight, are voting with their feet.
Christian group petitions Fisher-Price to replace Nativity playset depicting holy family as white
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 6, 2021
(RNS) — Faithful America is encouraging the toy company to portray Mary, Joseph and the baby Jesus as people of color.
China appoints new military commander in restive Xinjiang
By Associated Press — August 6, 2021
BEIJING (AP) — China has appointed a new military commander in Xinjiang where authorities have locked up more than a million members of Muslim minorities.
Couple charged in kids’ deaths face potential death penalty
By Rebecca Boone — August 6, 2021
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In the Idaho indictments, prosecutors said the Daybells promoted their apocalyptical religious beliefs in order to justify the killings.
Orlando’s Holy Land theme park sold by TBN to health care company
By Renée Roden — August 5, 2021
(RNS) — Trinity Broadcasting Network sold the Christian-based theme park for a reported $32 million to a Seventh-day Adventist health care company.
Warnock, Progressive National Baptists focus on voting rights during annual meeting
By Adelle M. Banks — August 5, 2021
(RNS) — The denominational meeting, which concludes Thursday, also featured discussions on equitable wages and on debates about critical race theory.
Jennifer Hudson: Their shared faith ‘definitely’ helped her depict Aretha Franklin in ‘Respect’
By Adelle M. Banks — August 5, 2021
(RNS) — ‘We felt it was very important to maintain her faith throughout the film in telling her story because that was her base,’ Hudson said of the R&B star.
Sikh temple under construction vandalized in New Hyde Park
By Alejandra Molina — August 5, 2021
(RNS) — A Nassau County Sikh gurdwara under construction in New Hyde Park was vandalized with graffiti declaring, ‘Trump 2024 Make America Great Again!,’ according to the Sikh Coalition and law enforcement.
Amid hesitation in African Anglican provinces, Kenya appoints first two women bishops
By Fredrick Nzwili — August 5, 2021
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The consecration of women as bishops in the eastern African nation is still controversial.
Class-action lawsuit claims RZIM misled donors, covered up Ravi Zacharias’ abuse
By Bob Smietana — August 5, 2021
(RNS) — RZIM leaders have admitted they failed to hold the group’s founder accountable. Now donors want their money back.
