racism
Dylann Roof made lists of South Carolina churches before attack
By David Gibson — December 13, 2016
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) An investigator testified that the lists included other African Methodist Episcopal churches, a predominantly black Baptist church and a black Catholic congregation.
Richard Mouw: Despite Trumpism, I’m not quitting evangelicalism
By Richard Mouw — December 13, 2016
(RNS) Anti-Trump evangelicals claim they are giving up on the movement. Richard Mouw, an influential theologian and author, explains why he's not.
Holocaust museum alarmed over ‘hateful speech’ by white nationalists
By Jerome Socolovsky — November 22, 2016
WASHINGTON (Reuters) A video taken inside the meeting shows a white nationalist leader shouting "Hail Trump,” as some in attendance make a Nazi salute.
Trump supporters think my life is worth less than theirs
By Hussein Rashid — November 17, 2016
(RNS) People may not have had racist intent in their voting, but the result is racist.
Jewish-Muslim alliance formed against anti-Semitism, Islamophobia
By Lauren Markoe — November 14, 2016
(RNS) Prominent clergy, politicians and businesspeople will serve on the Jewish-Muslim Advisory Council.
It’s not easy being Pepe the Frog, hate symbol
By Kimberly Winston — October 17, 2016
(RNS) A new social media campaign will attempt to turn a hate symbol back into a green frog.
Theologian Miroslav Volf makes a surprising case for one candidate
By Jonathan Merritt — October 5, 2016
Theologian Miroslav Volf makes a surprising case for one candidate.
Christian university expels student after racial social media post
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 20, 2016
CHICAGO (RNS) A Belmont University student who sent out a racist Snapchat about three African-American football players who had protested the treatment of minorities in America is 'no longer is a student' at the Christian college.
How to say no to racism and yes to God on your mission trip
By Anna Czarnik-Neimeyer — August 5, 2016
(RNS) Mission trips can be life-changing experiences, but it’s not acceptable for white learning and spiritual development to flourish at the expense of people of color.
America, we must not give in to tribalism
By guest — July 22, 2016
(RNS) Do we really want to live in a country where we aren’t “supposed to” meet or agree with leaders of a different political party, skin color or religion?
It’s time for churches to step forward and heal our national wounds
By guest — July 19, 2016
(RNS) Christians are on the front lines of a spiritual battle for the soul and future of our nation. The time has come for the church to be the church.
After recent shootings, white churches take stock on race
By Lauren Markoe — July 14, 2016
(RNS) The latest incidents of shootings by and of police have left some clergy thinking that if they haven't spoken out on racial injustice before, the time is now.
Krista Tippett on the secret to overcoming the fear we feel
By Jonathan Merritt — July 12, 2016
A moment of exceptional violence is a time of exceptional fear. But according to Krista Tippett, the way to overcome our fear might be a pursuit of wisdom.
After the shootings, Dallas clergy will pray, then advocate for change
By Adelle M. Banks — July 8, 2016
(RNS) One pastor will host a 'community conversation' led by young protesters to discuss advocacy for changes to “redo policing.”
AME Church continues 200-year journey toward racial justice
By Adelle M. Banks — July 7, 2016
(RNS) Two centuries later, members of the African Methodist Episcopal Church made another pilgrimage to Philadelphia for the denomination’s General Conference.
