Steve Carter, the former lead teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church. Photo by Tyler M. Hoff
Need to know: Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Former Willow Creek pastor Steve Carter breaks his silence on Hybels allegations
For the first time since he left Willow Creek, Carter speaks about his decision to quit, the questions he still has for the church and his mixed feelings about founding pastor Bill Hybels.
Survey shows more pastors preach about abuse in #MeToo age
About 4 in 10 Protestant pastors who had heard of the #MeToo movement said they were more inclined to preach about sexual and domestic violence.
At Yom Kippur, business leaders profit from reflecting on ethics
At the High Holy Days, a season for contemplating personal failings and achievements in the year past can be a time to take stock of financial relationships too.
Nigeria’s undercover atheists: In their words
In a country where religion is the rhythm of life, young atheists share their experiences of violence and ostracization.
The unlikely endurance of Christian rock
The genre has been disdained by the church and mocked by secular culture. That just reassured practitioners that they were rebels on a righteous path.
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Willow Creek names NAE head, 3 others to oversee Hybels investigation
Jo Anne Lyon and Leith Anderson will lead a new investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against the church's founding pastor, Bill Hybels.
Catholic dioceses sued over disclosure of abuse allegations
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The lawsuit alleges the dioceses haven't met their obligations to report child sexual abusers under state law.
Israel to approve immigration for 1,000 Ethiopian Jews
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel is home to approximately 144,000 Jews of Ethiopian descent and 7,000 more are waiting for permission to immigrate.
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From Thomas to Kavanaugh, what hasn’t changed about sexual misconduct charges
The current Supreme Court nominee says he didn't do it. The Judeo-Christian is chary with forgiveness for those who don't repent.
Discovered letter exposes roots of Ronald Reagan’s ‘city on a hill patriotism’
(RNS) — The president's vision of America, inspired by the Sermon on the Mount, was not a mere rhetorical, or political, device. It was rooted in his own religious identity.
