compassion
Israeli, Palestinian, Muslim or Jewish: Some pain doesn’t fit the story we want to hear
By Michael Woolf — October 26, 2023
(RNS) — People of faith are called to have compassion, regardless of our preferred political narratives.
The war in Israel and Gaza challenges us to think compassionately and morally
By Brad Hirschfield — October 19, 2023
(RNS) — Our compassion for those suffering on both sides of this war doesn’t mean the two sides are morally equal.
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg’s mission to heal our cities with compassion
By Simran Jeet Singh — September 6, 2023
(RNS) — Good public policy, the mayor says, happens when we’re standing on compassion.
Why you should give the gift of mindfulness this New Year
By Jeremy David Engels — January 9, 2023
(The Conversation) — Mindfulness can teach us to be more present – not just for ourselves, but also for our colleagues, friends and loved ones.
As monkeypox spreads, global organizations mobilize faith networks to fight stigma
By Adelle M. Banks — July 20, 2022
(RNS) — ‘There is no shame in having any disease’ is the mantra of Religions for Peace after dealing with past health crises, says its secretary-general.
What the world can learn from the Buddhist concept loving-kindness
By Brooke Schedneck — November 11, 2021
(The Conversation) — On World Kindness Day, a scholar of Buddhist studies explains its idea of compassion and the diverse ways to think about and express kindness.
What dying children can teach America about responding to shootings
By Justin Baker — November 9, 2018
(RNS) — Accompanying children with cancer on their journey, an oncologist says, has taught him that we need show up for those who are grieving.
Jefferson Bethke fights injustice with socially-conscious candle company
By Jonathan Merritt — July 29, 2014
A candle company launched by Jefferson Bethke, the bestselling Christian author and YouTube sensation, seeks to fight injustice around the globe. Retail giant, Nordstrom, is expected to place an order soon.
Hollywood producer challenges Christians to do more to fight poverty
By Jonathan Merritt — May 9, 2014
Shelene Bryan, a successful Hollywood producer, gave up her career to fight poverty. Now she's calling out Christians to join her.
‘Abolitionist mamas’ fight to end modern slavery
By Jonathan Merritt — February 15, 2014
Two Christian suburban moms team up to abolish modern-day slavery.
How to forgive your parents: An interview with author Leslie Leyland Fields
By Jonathan Merritt — February 13, 2014
A Christian author teams up with a psychologist to help people forgive their fathers and mothers.
Taking an active role in orphan care: An interview with Johnny Carr
By Jonathan Merritt — March 8, 2013
The American Christian Church is at the cusp of an orphan care and adoption movement, and Johnny Carr is one of its most outspoken and influential proponents. In his new book, Orphan Justice: How to Care for Orphans Beyond Adopting, Carr tells readers that caring for orphans may look different than they assumed. He shares […]
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