Martin Gugino bleeds on the sidewalk after being shoved by two Buffalo police officers June 4, 2020, in Buffalo, New York. Video screengrab via WBFO
Need to know: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Martin Gugino is a Catholic peace activist, not an ‘Antifa provocateur,’ friends say
‘Martin has a passion for social justice,’ said the head of a Catholic Worker house in Connecticut. ‘When he sees wrong he wants to be involved in making it right.’
Trump faith advisers say the president did the right thing by visiting church
‘It is absolutely absurd to cast that blame directly on the President of the United States,’ said Johnnie Moore.
Southern Baptist President J.D. Greear says ‘black lives matter’
Greear also called for new clergy to be trained in preventing sex abuse and he challenged Southern Baptists not to be divided by the U.S. presidential election.
When churches reopen, don’t sing or shake hands, do make sermons short, says new guide
The 36-page document notes that church leaders will make different decisions depending on the recommendations of denominational and health officials.
Racial resentment varies widely among religious groups
More than 60% of white evangelical Christians scored a 3 or 4 on the scale, as did half of white Catholics, writes Ryan Burge.
I wish I’d had ‘Ramy’ when I was a kid
He refuses to be the perfect ambassador for Muslims. It’s refreshing, writes Wajahat Ali.
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The Dalai Lama to release 1st album in July
‘Inner World,’ an album featuring teachings and mantras by the Dalai Lama set to music, will be released on July 6, his 85th birthday.
Falwell apologizes for tweet that included racist photo
(AP) — ‘I understand that by tweeting an image to remind all of the governor’s racist past I actually refreshed the trauma that image had caused,’ said Falwell.
Court orders dismissal of Trump Muslim travel ban challenges
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday tossed out three lawsuits challenging President Donald Trump’s ban on travelers from predominantly Muslim countries, a victory for the Trump administration in its yearslong defense of the ban.
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When Christians won’t acknowledge racism, protest becomes church
I was told by classmates, mentors and friends in the evangelical world that my advocacy for black lives was hateful, heretical and a distraction for Christians, writes Andre Henry.
Justice Roberts swings away from unfettered religious liberty on church openings
(RNS) — Kavanaugh's dissent, on the other hand, is a good example of the spiritual libertarianism rampant on the right.
I’ve always suffered racism. Becoming a Christian didn’t make it easier
(RNS) — If the church is divided on race — and it is — what does that say to the world about us?
