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And a landmark investigation by the Houston Chronicle and San Antonio Express-News...
Survey: 1 in 3 Protestants think more stories of abuse by pastors yet to come
by: Emily McFarlan Miller May 21, 2019 (RNS) — The past year has been filled with stories of alleged sexual misconduct and abuse by Protestant Christian pastors. Bill Hybels retiredRead More
Second Sunday in June is Children's Day... June 9, 2019
Open letter to church leaders: Support Children’s Day
Saturday, May 25, 2019 Dear Pastor/Priest… I would like to urge you and your congregation to support Children’s Day on Sunday, June 9, 2019. You can visit www.nationalchildrensday.us, for moreRead More
The poll, conducted by Greenberg Research, shows 71% disapprove of Trump's response to anti-Semitism.
Poll: American Jews feel threatened, blame Trump
by: Yonat Shimron May 22, 2019 (RNS) — A survey of 1,000 Jewish voters released Wednesday (May 22) by the Jewish Electorate Institute shows 73% of registered Jewish voters believeRead More
In 2016, Catholics voted for Trump over Hillary Clinton by 50% to 46%.
Opinion: Trump’s emerging Catholic problem
by: Mark Silk May 23, 2019 (RNS) — Catholics are moving away from President Trump. In the latest Quinnipiac poll (which, thankfully, includes a set of questions about religion), 55%Read More
The majority of foundational Jewish texts assert that a fetus does not attain the status of personhood until birth.
Opinion: There is more than one religious view on abortion – here’s what Jewish texts say
by: Rachel MikvaMay 23, 2019 – Alabama’s governor signed a bill recently that criminalizes nearly all abortions, threatening providers with a felony conviction and up to 99 years in prison.Read More
Parts of the pro-life community, however, were given a surprising opportunity to stand for life inside and outside of the womb.
It’s unfair to say Christians’ pro-life stance ends at birth
by: Trillia NewbellMay 21, 2019 (RNS) — Over the past few weeks, three states — Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee — passed laws restricting or banning abortions. But it was theRead More
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James MacDonald fights over firing, assets of Harvest Bible Chapel amid murder-for-hire allegations – Christian Post
Harvest Bible Chapel founder James MacDonald is still contesting his firing from the greater Chicago megachurch even as police investigate murder for hire allegations. Source: James MacDonald fights over firing,Read More
Interestingly enough, both sides call themselves pro-life, and both sides often seem frustrated with the other.
Pro-life laws are needed — but they are not enough
by: Micah FriesMay 20, 2019 (RNS) — In recent months we have seen a renewed and strengthened push to limit access to abortion on demand in a number of statesRead More