John Ross
“I believe our heroes, real heroes in the world, are the ones who are like Rob Bilott...”
Actor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in ‘Dark Waters’
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Dec. 10, 2019 (RNS) — Actor Mark Ruffalo said he’s had a hard time melding his activism with storytelling. Then Ruffalo encountered the story of theRead More
SMU was notified of the lawsuit late Wednesday (Dec. 4), according to the statement from the school.
SMU sued as it moves to cut ties with United Methodist Church
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Dec. 6, 2019 (RNS) — Southern Methodist University is being sued over a recent move to sever control of the school from the United Methodist Church.Read More
The so-called “Fairness for All” bill, introduced by Rep. Chris Stewart and eight other Republican legislators, is the culmination of a three-year effort...
Republicans introduce bill to protect LGBTQ rights and religious freedom
by: Yonat Shimron Dec. 6, 2019 (RNS) — With the backing of a consortium of Christian colleges and universities, a Utah congressman introduced a bill Friday (Dec. 6) that wouldRead More
The Southern Poverty Law Center has labeled the Hebrew Israelites a black supremacist group.
Official: Black nationalist link to Jersey shooting probed
by: Paul O’Donnell JERSEY CITY, N.J., Dec. 11, 2019 (AP) — Authorities are investigating potential connections between the Jersey City attackers and the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, a black nationalistRead More
Organizers of Friday's gathering of pastors and other Christian leaders said they were continuing Wilson's work.
Wheaton mental health summit remembers Jarrid Wilson’s ‘legacy of hope’
by: Emily McFarlan Miller WHEATON, Ill., Dec. 6, 2019 (RNS) — The day pastor and mental health advocate Jarrid Wilson died was the day organizers began planning a one-day evangelicalRead More
“As a Catholic, I resent your using the word 'hate' in a sentence that addresses me,” she said. “I don’t hate anyone.”
Opinion: Why Nancy Pelosi doesn’t hate the president and prays for him instead
by: Thomas Reese Dec. 5, 2019 (RNS) — The political atmosphere in our country has become so toxic that it becomes a news story when the speaker of the HouseRead More
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Opinion | Trump’s food stamps changes threaten a safety net as vital as it is apolitical – NBC News
Making sure all Americans have enough food to eat has long enjoyed bipartisan support; let us hope that continues. Source: Opinion | Trump’s food stamps changes threaten a safety netRead More