Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during the Women’s March Alliance, on Jan. 19, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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Rep. Ted Yoho resigns from Bread for the World board after verbally attacking Ocasio-Cortez
'We believe that Rep. Ted Yoho’s recent actions and words as reported in the media are not reflective of the ethical standards expected of members of our Board of Directors,' Bread for the World's statement read.
Evangelical, Midwestern, Southern churches most likely to be meeting in person again
But even for those churches that have reopened, services likely don’t look like they did before COVID-19 upended everyday life in the United States.
From changing lives to preaching at iPads: How clergy are coping with the new normal
‘We moved from snow day mentality to marathon mentality now,’ said pastor and church consultant Rob Dyer.
Schools may not open to students this fall, but churches might — for remote learning
Churches that have space and ample Wi-Fi may turn their buildings into remote learning sites for students whose schools aren't open in person.
Let’s stop pretending that virtual worship isn’t here to stay
COVID-19 has merely hastened the arrival of a new world of worship that has been coming our way for decades, writes Joseph W. Walker III.
White supremacy shaped American Christianity, researcher says
Racist theology is deeply embedded in the DNA of white Christian churches, influencing even their theology on salvation, PRRI founder Robert Jones argues in a new book.
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Bread for the World ‘deeply concerned’ by board member Yoho’s attack on Ocasio-Cortez
‘Bread for the World is deeply concerned about Rep. Ted Yoho’s verbal attack on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and what we and others perceive to be his non-apology.'
In Portland, this rabbi leads the clergy resistance
The Portland Interfaith Clergy Resistance, lead by Rabbi Ariel Stone, has been downtown since the protests began 55 days ago, supporting the people on the street and providing a daily witness.
Fired from Wheaton, former chaplain Tim Blackmon speaks out on allegations, what’s next
The Rev. Tim Blackmon describes what he believes to be a clash of cultures between his ‘Dutch upbringing’ and the ‘deeply religious and very Midwestern culture of Wheaton College.’
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How American Christianity became white
Because it’s enshrined in the First Amendment, we presume religious equality is manifest in our society as well. A new book by Khyati Joshi examines white Christianity’s role in upholding whiteness, writes SImran Jeet Singh.
Four reasons we decided to resume church in person
(RNS) — Part of being a body is coming together. We are wired for purpose, for meaning, for belonging, for a mission that is beyond ourselves.
