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“Muslims are not a mission or a project that you work on like a science experiment or something.”

Neighborly Faith urges evangelicals to find a ‘third way’ to befriend Muslims

Neighborly Faith Conference
by: Emily McFarlan MillerWHEATON, Ill., Nov. 6, 2019 (RNS) — For evangelical Christians, the importance of evangelizing is right there in the name. But it’s not the best approach toRead More

“We remain concerned for the persecuted religious minorities who will not be allowed into the U.S..."

President Trump Signs FY 2020 Presidential Determination, World Relief Responds

Presidential Determination for 2022
BALTIMORE, Nov. 4, 2019 – Late Friday night, the president signed the Fiscal Year 2020 Presidential Determination, setting the cap for refugee arrivals at the lowest level in U.S. history – 18,000.Read More

Vice President Joe Biden was denied Communion at a Catholic church in South Carolina...

Has denying Communion lost its political luster?

Eucharist and online Communion
by: Jack JenkinsNov. 5, 2019 (RNS) — When Catholic bishops threatened to deny Communion to then-presidential candidate John Kerry in 2004 over his abortion stance, the ensuing media frenzy wasRead More

World Vision is now flipping the script on child sponsorship.

World Vision tinkers with child sponsorship model that brought in millions

World Vision - South Sudan
by: David King Nov. 4, 2019 (The Conversation) — With offices in nearly 100 countries, a $2.75 billion annual budget, and about 40,000 employees, World Vision is among the largestRead More

"I invite you not to neglect, if possible, a visit and prayer to the cemetery.”

Pope Francis: This Halloween, take time to reflect on the ‘three deaths’

Pope Francis
by: Claire Giangravé VATICAN CITY, Nov. 1, 2019 (RNS) — For many, Halloween is mostly a fun opportunity to slip into a spooky costume, indulge in sugary delights or letRead More

"Because of these findings, James [MacDonald] was biblically disqualified from the position of Elder..."

James MacDonald ‘biblically disqualified’ for ministry, says Harvest Bible

James MacDonald
by: Bob Smietana Nov. 3, 2019 (RNS) — Former pastor and radio preacher James MacDonald is no longer fit for ministry, said the elders of Harvest Bible Chapel, the megachurchRead More

Note from Matthew Soerens of World Relief

Refugee Sign on Letter – World Relief

World Relief Strongly Condemns the Trump Administration
Note from Matthew Soerens  of World Relief on Facebook…   Among many immigration stories, you might have missed this, but it’s one you could really help with The president signedRead More

[T]his form of pastoral malpractice does immeasurable damage to individuals, institutions and faith communities.

Opinion: Communion should be personal, not political

Joe Biden & Communion question
by: Paul O’DonnellOct. 31, 2019 (RNS) — Joe Biden is a proud Catholic. He carries a rosary to remember his late son Beau, and as recent headlines show, he attendsRead More

The Book of Discipline states that “the practice of homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching”...

Dissent from Traditional Plan dominates United Methodists’ top court meeting

by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, Nov. 2, 2019 (RNS) — Earlier this year the United Methodist Church’s top court upheld much of the Traditional Plan strengthening the denomination’s language barringRead More

[P]reacher John Piper also called David a rapist.

Opinion: David raped Bathsheba, and why that matters

Rachael Denhollander
by: Russell L. Meek Nov. 1, 2019 (RNS) — “David raped. It’s important we get that right.” This crucial bit of biblical interpretation came in a tweet in early OctoberRead More