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Why Christian music’s biggest stars refuse to change their tune for the Trump era – CNN
It’s another sell-out crowd at Center Stage for Tauren Wells, one of the biggest stars in Christian contemporary music. The five-time Grammy nominee puts on a show that features plentyRead More
More than 100,000 kids are currently waiting for foster homes in this country...
Opinion: As fostering reaches crisis point, activists make it a pro-life issue
by: Charles C. Camosy Oct. 9, 2019 (RNS) — Most of us have a vague idea that there is a significant need for foster parents. As someone familiar with theRead More
At least two other Democratic White House hopefuls have rejected the former Texas congressman's proposal....
Buttigieg, Warren reject O’Rourke plan to link church tax status, LGBT policy
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Oct 14, 2019 (RNS) — A comment last week by candidate Beto O’Rourke that churches and faith-based institutions should lose their tax-exempt status if they don’tRead More
“David raped. It’s important we get that right,” she tweeted...
Speaking of abuse: Baptist news service, Bible scholars grapple with language
by: Adelle M. Banks|Oct. 10, 2019 (RNS) — Few Bible scholars would argue that David, the king of Israel, did anything but sin when he had sex with Bathsheba, theRead More
That call comes from leaders affiliated with Red Letter Christians...
Christian leaders call for Day of Prayer in support of impeachment inquiry
by: Emily McFarlan Miller Oct. 8, 2019 (RNS) — More than 90 Christian leaders are calling for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday (Oct. 13) “for the truth toRead More
Honored at an eighth annual Champions for Justice dinner...
Methodists present Champion for Justice awards
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 10, 2019—A United Methodist pastor and a state representative were presented with 2019 Champion for Justice awards from Northern Illinois Justice For Our Neighbors (NIJFON) , aRead More