Day: September 23, 2019
Nevertheless, the vitriol of recent months has created misunderstandings about evangelicals themselves.
Opinion: Who’s an evangelical and who gets to decide?
by: Paul O’Donnell Sept. 23, 2019 (RNS) — The most often repeated story about religion and politics these days is the evangelical love affair with Donald Trump. Virtually every weekRead More
Relevant founder Cameron Strang announced his leave of absence...
Relevant magazine founder ‘stepping away’ from role
by: Jack Jenkins Sept. 23, 2019 (RNS) — The founder and CEO of Relevant magazine is “stepping away” from the evangelical Christian publication just days after several former staffers raisedRead More
That rate marked an 8 percent drop from the previous figure of 14.6 in 2014.
Abortion continues to ebb, the reasons why debated
by Tom StrodeWASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2019 (BP) — After a record low in the U.S. abortion rate, pro-life advocates and an abortion rights research organization have offered differing explanations. TheRead More
But this year, no one is combining faith — however broadly defined — and politics as acutely as Sarah Riggs Amico...
In Georgia, a Democrat launches a campaign that’s all about faith
by: Jack Jenkins Sept. 16, 2019 (RNS) — Mixtures of religion and politics aren’t exactly unusual in Georgia, a state situated squarely in the heart of the Bible Belt whereRead More
But all of the most likely proposals provide for dissenting congregations to exit the denomination...
United Methodists float plans to split denomination after LGBTQ vote
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Sept. 19, 2019 (RNS) — The United Methodist Church’s deadline for petitions for its next global meeting passed Wednesday (Sept. 18), setting the terms for aRead More
It was the allegation of racial insensitivity that came in a Twitter barrage on Wednesday (Sept. 18)...
Relevant founder Cameron Strang accused of creating racially insensitive workplace
by: Jack Jenkins Sept. 21, 2019 (RNS) — Cameron Strang, the founder and CEO of Relevant Media Group, found himself under attack from a host of former employees this weekRead More
Cultural items exhibited in tabletop displays by church members...
Displaying diversity: Aurora Methodists showcase congregants’ cultures.
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 23, 2019 — Showcasing ethnic food and cultural artifacts from 10 countries, congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated Heritage Sunday Sept. 22. Lekha CristanujayaRead More
During the colder months of the calendar, 630 volunteers are needed to operate seven temporary shelter sites...
PADS of Kendall County facing challenges recruiting volunteers as shelter season looms
By Tom Siebert YORKVILLE, Ill., Sept. 20, 2019 — Famed psychiatrist Karl Menninger was once asked what his prescription was for someone who felt they were about to experience aRead More