Sister Agatha Chikelue, left, distributes catering equipment kits to participants in the Women of Faith Peacebuilding Network’s empowerment program in Abuja, Nigeria. Photo courtesy of Sister Agatha Chikelue
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Women’s network builds bridges amid Nigeria’s violence, Muslim and Christian mistrust
In Nigeria, an interfaith group of women is working to build peace between Muslims and Christians.
After 50 years, Baptist editor Bob Terry bids farewell
The longtime editor of The Alabama Baptist is stepping down after 50 years of covering controversies and church ministries as a Baptist journalist.
‘Revival!’ brings mostly black cast to movie depiction of Gospel of John
The movie, which features singers Chaka Khan as Herodias, Michelle Williams as Mary Magdalen and Mali Music as Jesus, is to be released Friday in 10 cities from New York to Los Angeles.
Church of England struggles to find its voice on Brexit
Calls are growing for Britain’s established church to somehow mark Britain’s departure from the EU, but the Anglican clergy is finding that its pro-Europe sentiments are at odds with its rank and file.
Technology, tradition and the invention of Christmas in 19th-century New York
Christmas became a legally recognized holiday in many states only in the mid-19th century. But by then New York City had already given birth to the traditions we know today, writes S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate.
Spirit of Fear
An investigation has uncovered more than 400 allegations of sexual misconduct in hundreds of fundamental Baptist churches across at least 40 states — and the culture of fear that kept it all quiet.
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Brooklyn Muslims document their past and present in new oral history project
The Brooklyn Historical Society's new digital archive of 50 interviews with local Muslims can help "change the narrative" surrounding American Muslims, oral historian Zaheer Ali said.
Canadians, led by millennials, show broad tolerance for religion in public life
Canada may appear very secular compared with its southern neighbor, but a new poll suggests there is more openness to religion than it appears, especially among younger Canadians.
Under pressure, Museum of the Bible moves charismatic Christian conference off-site
The change of venue is only the latest skirmish with scholars who claim the museum privileges the Protestant Bible and is intended to advance a broader evangelical agenda.
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Why can’t the New York Times get Hanukkah right?
Hanukkah Harry? Bah, humbug! Jeffrey Salkin writes.
Pope to gay priests: Be celibate or get out
Consistent with his earlier writings about the priesthood, Francis' latest pronouncement is more about celibacy than homosexuality, writes Thomas Reese.
Reaching Generation Z: A how-not-to guide for churches
Pastors and parents everywhere want to know how to reach Generation Z, now in their teens and twenties. But this self-congratulatory guide by a megachurch pastor is not the way to go about it.
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