Month: September 2019
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
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
Editor's Links of Interest
Max Lucado: We live in an advanced culture, so why are we so unhappy? – Christian Post
Author Max Lucado offered words of wisdom about happiness, stressing that the best way to become happy is to give encouragement. Source: Max Lucado: We live in an advanced culture,Read More
Will provided “higher Islamic education to the American Muslim community..."
Hesham Shehab: New Chicago Islamist College to Perpetuate Radical Ideologies
A new Islamic college and seminary for imams is coming to Chicago, but the organizations behind it has troubling ties. The Prayer Center of Orland Park (OPPC), Illinois recently declaredRead More
Union leaders have forgotten the religious roots of organized labor in this country.
COMMENTARY: Labor Day and the unions’ forgotten religious roots
by: Adon Taft August 29, 2013 (RNS) Of the 10 holidays recognized by the federal government, the future status of two – Labor Day and Christmas – may be short-lived.Read More
Hundreds filled the pews at the church's midweek service...
Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie urges compassion after Jarrid Wilson’s suicide
by: Alejandra Molina RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2019 (RNS) — Pastor Greg Laurie urged his grieving congregants at Harvest Christian Fellowship on Wednesday (Sept. 11) to have compassion for peopleRead More