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A faith-based protester holds aloft a sign at the March for Our Lives demonstration in Washington, D.C. on March 24, 2018. RNS photo by Jack Jenkins
Need to know: Monday, March 26, 2018
Urged by their youth, faith groups flocked to the March for Our Lives
Many worship communities participated in protests across the country Saturday (March 24) in solidarity with the Washington march.
Willow Creek congregation comes together to support pastor accused of misconduct, cleared in inquiries
Willow Creek senior pastor Bill Hybels and elders walked church members through three inquiries overseen by elders over the last four years, all of which cleared Hybels of misconduct. (Subscription may be required.)
Protesters, fans turn out for Rev. James Martin’s talk in Chicago
A lecture by the Rev. James Martin drew about 150 protesters last week over his views on the church and LGBT people.
When adoption agencies can turn away gay prospective parents, what happens to the kids?
Those who study the issue say it's hard to tell exactly how such rules governing adoption affect the numbers of children placed in "forever" homes.
Some wanted a D.C. Council member to resign for his anti-Semitic comments. Jewish leaders invited him to Seders instead
Overall the posture toward White has been one of forgiveness and welcome. (Subscription may be required.)
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White evangelicals are not the (only) problem
It's other white religious folks too.
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