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Reparations fund announced by Va. seminary with buildings constructed by slaves

by Adelle M. Banks
September 10, 2019

(RNS) — 'This is the Seminary recognizing that along with repentance for past sins, there is also a need for action,' said Virginia Theological Seminary President Ian S. Markham.

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Black minister to his mostly white ELCA denomination: ‘We need to rethink church’

by Adelle M. Banks
August 28, 2019

(RNS) — The Rev. Lenny Duncan recently decided to challenge his denomination in a new book, titled 'Dear Church: A Love Letter from a Black Preacher to the Whitest Denomination in the U.S.'

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Has the time come for America to atone for its original sin?

by Paul O'Donnell
July 29, 2019

(RNS) — In one of the most significant developments in religious history, slaves cast aside passivity and servitude using a biblical story that is central to Jewish worship. It's time for America to complete that story with atonement in the public square.

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Southern Baptist seminary denies request for reparations

by Adelle M. Banks
June 5, 2019

(RNS) — EmpowerWest, a coalition of black and white pastors in Louisville, Ky., where the seminary is located, recently contacted seminary officials with their request.

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Georgetown seeks to make amends for slavery history

by Jerome Socolovsky
September 1, 2016

WASHINGTON (RNS) Georgetown University officials said steps will include a 'Mass of Reconciliation' with the Jesuits and the Archdiocese of Washington and a memorial to slaves from whom the university benefited.

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In some churches, talk of reparations draws a hearing

by Jesse James DeConto
November 9, 2015

DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) Harvey’s 2014 book, “Dear White Christians: For Those Still Longing for Racial Reconciliation,” has led to speaking engagements at United Church of Christ gatherings, Presbyterian assemblies and college campuses.

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Luke Putney testifies to the healing power of music, helping others

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (RNS) — Aspiring musician Luke Putney hopes to help others while recovering from a brain tumor and stroke that left him unable to walk and play his guitar or bass. Earlier this fall, he walked a modified marathon — a mile a day for 26 days — to raise money for his charity, which helps provide funds for music therapy.

December 11, 2019
By Jeffrey Salkin

To the Jews who applauded Trump

(RNS) — Trump uses anti-Semitic themes and Jews love it. What is wrong with this picture? Everything.

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By Jamie Aten

The new science of spiritual fortitude: The key to enduring faith

(RNS) — Resilience has been touted as the key to a successful life. But the concept didn’t resonate with my personal experience of suffering from cancer.

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