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Eastern University on hold from CCCU after dropping ban on LGBTQ faculty
By Yonat Shimron — November 14, 2022
(RNS) — The school has amended its policies to allow for the hiring of LGBTQ faculty and to add sexual orientation to its non-discrimination statement.
At National Prayer Breakfast, Biden calls for unity
By Jack Jenkins — February 3, 2022
(RNS) — President Joe Biden took advantage of a smaller, more intimate setting to reach out to his political adversaries.
Sen. Chris Coons: This year’s National Prayer Breakfast is a ‘reset’
By Jack Jenkins — February 2, 2022
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The gathering, which typically draws a sprawling crowd of guests from all over the world, will be limited this year to members of Congress, speakers and spouses.
New book examines the religious lives of people without homes
By Yonat Shimron — January 14, 2022
DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — Susan Dunlap's 'Shelter Theology' describes the faith of people living in a homeless shelter, many of whom believe God guides and blesses them.
How law-and-order evangelicals helped shape today’s criminal justice system
By Yonat Shimron — November 16, 2020
(RNS) — Evangelicals have largely championed the rise of mass incarceration, writes Aaron Griffith in his new book. They've also undertaken novel ministries to try to bring compassion, healing and conversion to those behind bars.
The hero of the film ‘Just Mercy’ could be you
By Shane Claiborne — January 2, 2020
(RNS) — The biopic about the work of Bryan Stevenson isn't about a man, but a social justice movement that any one of us can join.
Battle lines form over social justice: Is it gospel or heresy?
By Jemar Tisby — September 6, 2018
(RNS) — In the current social climate some Christians have called for new movements to fight the marginalization of minorities and the poor as an expression of discipleship. But others see calls for social justice as a distraction from the gospel.
Florida prosecutor has strong moral basis for renouncing death penalty (COMMENTARY)
By Brian D. McLaren — April 7, 2017
(RNS) Aramis Ayala is leading Florida out of a legal and ethical mess and into a better future.
Stop the execution of Jeff Wood, in the name of Jesus
By Shane Claiborne — August 18, 2016
(RNS) When it comes to executions in America, we are not killing the worst of the worst; we are killing the poorest of the poor.
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