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PBS Newshour interviews SBC leader
Russell Moore: “A vaccination is not only something that’s acceptable for Christians”
“A vaccination is not only something that’s acceptable for Christians. It’s something we ought to thank God that we have the technology for because it’s going to get us backRead More
“faith-based groups that work with refugees are concerned about the impact of that delay...”
Canceled flights, expired clearances: US refugee resettlement in limbo awaiting promised changes
by: Emily McFarlan Miller April 8, 2021 (RNS) — It’s been two months since President Joe Biden signed an executive order he said would “begin the hard work of restoring ourRead More
For the first time since the late 1930s, fewer than half of Americans say they belong to a church...
Gallup: Fewer than half of Americans belong to a church or other house of worship
by: Bob Smietana March 29, 2021 (RNS) — Ask Americans if they believe in God and most will say yes. But a growing number have lost faith in organized religion.Read More
But when it comes to medicine, count Graham an advocate.
Franklin Graham unfazed after evangelical base blasts him for encouraging vaccines
by: Yonat Shimron March 26, 2021 (RNS) — As Facebook posts go, it was pretty straightforward. “ I have …been asked if Jesus were physically walking on earth now, wouldRead More
“Aaron’s actions are antithetical to everything that we believe and teach as a church...”
Church removes Atlanta shooting suspect from membership, urges ‘no blame’ on victims
by: Adelle M. Banks March 19, 2021 (RNS) — The church of the alleged gunman in the fatal shootings of eight people, including six Asian women, in Atlanta-area spas hasRead More
Of the seismic changes brought by COVID-19, the expansion of online platforms for churches is perhaps the biggest.
Churches’ embrace of technology likely permanent
by: Scott Barkley NASHVILLE, March 10. 2021 (BP) – Facebook timelines changed forever on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Many if not most churches opted to go digital-only that day afterRead More
“This is one great example of a partnership between government and faith-based organizations,” said [Melissa] Rogers
Fauci and Collins join interfaith leaders at cathedral vaccine ‘confidence event’
by: Adelle M. Banks WASHINGTON, March 17, 2021 (RNS) — In a socially distant but united “confidence event” at the Washington National Cathedral, leaders of the Washington area’s faith, medicalRead More
