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Wallis will continue working with Sojourners through July 2021...
Adam Taylor succeeds Jim Wallis as Sojourners president
by: Bob Smietana Nov. 19, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Adam Taylor has been named the new president of Sojourners, the national Christian social justice advocacy organization founded and ledRead More
The report also notes that among religious groups, Fox News is most trusted by white evangelical Protestants (36%)...
Most ‘Fox News Republicans’ believe Christians face most discrimination
by: Jack Jenkins Nov. 19, 2020 (RNS) — Most Republicans who trust Fox News believe that Christians in the United States endure unequal treatment, a new survey released on ThursdayRead More
Obama says he didn’t view his political path as a call from God.
Five faith facts about former President Barack Obama’s new book: ‘A Promised Land’
by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 18, 2020 (RNS) — Former President Barack Obama’s new book, “A Promised Land,” only mentions four pages in its index under the category “faith and.”Read More
“Pure Flix is a natural fit with our Affirm brand,.."
Sony Pictures to acquire evangelical Christian streaming service Pure Flix
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Nov 13, 2020 (RNS) — Sony Pictures announced Thursday (Nov. 12) it is purchasing Pure Flix’s evangelical Christian video-streaming service launched in 2015 as a family-friendlyRead More
“I say I’m stepping up to my next calling to serve, not stepping down from the pulpit.”
Rev. Raphael Warnock considers vote sacred as pastor and Senate candidate
by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 13, 2020 (RNS) — Many clergy, having risen to occupy the pulpit once held by Martin Luther King Jr. and his father, “Daddy King,” mightRead More
For many evangelicals, especially those who supported Trump, the past four years have been a smashing success.
Trump divided the nation and their church, experts say, but evangelical fans have few regrets
by: Bob Smietana NASHVILLE, Nov. 13, 2020 (RNS) — Trillia Newbell believes the Bible tells her to pray for America’s leaders, so after the 2016 election, the evangelical author andRead More
The forum was attended virtually by more than 7,000 registrants....
Fauci and Collins dispense Thanksgiving COVID-19 advice at cathedral forum
by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 13, 2020 (RNS) — Beneath the neo-Gothic arches of Washington National Cathedral, Dr. Anthony Fauci mulled over the question everyone is asking: Should families gatherRead More
And, notably, he made the announcement Thursday (Nov. 12) to a Catholic group that works with refugees.
Biden pledges to raise refugee ceiling to 125,000 in address to Jesuit group
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Nov. 12, 2020 (RNS) — President-elect Joe Biden announced he will raise the number of refugees allowed into the United States to 125,000 in his firstRead More
National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) prays for a peaceful transfer of power
We join w/ other faith leaders and pray for President-Elect @JoeBiden, President @realDonaldTrump, Vice President-Elect @KamalaHarris & Vice President @Mike_Pence; for cooperation during the transition period; & for a peacefulRead More
Vice President Mike Pence expressed his condolences Tuesday...
Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., Trump evangelical adviser, has died
by: Bob Smietana Nov. 9, 2020 (RNS) — Bishop Harry Jackson Jr., a prominent conservative pastor and evangelical adviser to President Donald Trump, has died, according to his church. Jackson,Read More