apology
The ‘Splainer: What does the pope mean by ‘apologize’?
By Kimberly Winston — June 27, 2016
(RNS) What does it mean that Pope Francis thinks the Catholic Church should apologize to gays and other marginalized groups? Let us 'Splain . . .
Pastor admits Whole Foods cake with gay slur was a hoax
By Lauren Markoe — May 17, 2016
(RNS) A gay pastor has admitted that he falsely accused Whole Foods of icing an anti-gay slur onto a chocolate cake he ordered. Pastor Jordan Brown, 31, of the nondenominational Church of Open Doors in Austin, Texas, apologized in a statement Monday (May 16) to the baker of the cake, the store, his partner and the […]
Christianity Today apologizes for ‘son-in-law’ job posting
By Emily McFarlan Miller — March 5, 2016
(RNS) In the ad a church elder billed his daughter as a "godly, gorgeous, athletic, educated, careered, humorous, traveled, bilingual, 26-year-old virgin." The editor said the ad was "demeaning and in poor taste."
Why my Dad regrets spanking his children
By Jonathan Merritt — September 23, 2014
At more than 60 years old, pastor James Merritt says he regrets spanking his children even though he won't say the Bible categorically condemns it.
Why I accept Mark Driscoll’s apology…and you should too
By Jonathan Merritt — August 4, 2014
Pastor Mark Driscoll says he's sorry for inappropriate comments made under a pseudonym in 2000. Here's why Christians should accept his apology.
Pope Francis asks forgiveness for clergy sex abuse scandal
By David Gibson — April 11, 2014
(RNS) In his strongest personal remarks yet on the clergy sex abuse scandal, Pope Francis on Friday asked forgiveness "for the damage" that abusive priests have inflicted on children and pledged that the Catholic Church will not "take one step backward" in addressing the crisis.
Pastor Mark Driscoll apologizes for missteps, quits social media
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — March 17, 2014
(RNS) The pastor has asked his publisher to remove the best-seller mention, and he will leave social media for the rest of 2014.
Mark Driscoll apologizes for ‘mistakes’ in plagiarism controversy
By Jonathan Merritt — December 18, 2013
More than three weeks after being accused of plagiarism, controversial pastor Mark Driscoll admits "mistakes."
UPDATE: Hobby Lobby apologizes, says it will carry Jewish holiday items
By Lauren Markoe — October 3, 2013
(RNS) “We sincerely apologize for any employee comments that may have offended anyone, especially our Jewish customers and friends. Comments like these do not reflect the feelings of our family or Hobby Lobby."
Is Mark Driscoll this generation’s Pat Robertson?
By Jonathan Merritt — May 13, 2013
Controversial pastor Mark Driscoll has amassed a following among cool Christians, but he's strikingly similar to the blundering Pat Robertson.
UPDATE: Rev. Benedict Groeschel apologizes for sex abuse comments
By David Gibson — August 31, 2012
(RNS) The Rev. Benedict Groeschel on Thursday evening apologized for comments he made defending clergy abusers and blaming victims. The remarks by the popular priest sparked a firestorm of controversy.
Franklin Graham apologizes for questioning Obama’s faith
By Adelle M. Banks — February 28, 2012
WASHINGTON (RNS) "I regret any comments I have ever made which may have cast any doubt on the personal faith of our president, Mr. Obama," evangelist Franklin Graham said. "I apologize to him and to any I have offended for not better articulating my reason for not supporting him in this election." By Adelle M. Banks.
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