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At least 30 faith leaders arrested in border protest

by: Jack Jenkins Dec 11, 2018 (RNS) – After a tense standoff with officials at the U.S.-Mexico border on Monday (Dec. 10), at least 30 American clergy were taken into Read More

Prominent evangelical organizations have posted the formal public comments

National Evangelical Organizations Post Comments on Proposed ‘Public Charge’ Rule

By EIT Staff Posted December 11, 2018 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Prominent evangelical organizations have posted the formal public comments they submitted regarding the Trump administration’s proposed “public charge” rule. The Ethics & Religious Read More

A GC2 Summit on Responding to Sexual Harassment, Abuse and Violence, a one-day evangelical gathering around the topic on Thursday (Dec. 13)

Ending the year #MeToo went to church, Wheaton summit to discuss evangelical response

by: Emily McFarlan Miller Dec 10, 2018 CHICAGO (RNS) – For years, Nancy Beach had no idea there were women with stories similar to hers. Beach, the first woman to serve Read More

Ken Starr on his faith, the Mueller investigation, the Clintons and refugees

by: Maina Mwaura Dec 10, 2018 (RNS) – Growing up the son of a minister in Texas, Ken Starr learned two principles for how to live his life. Do the Read More

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Perspective | Trump didn’t say the Apostles’ Creed at Bush’s funeral. As a liberal evangelical, I say good for him. – Washington Post

Americans shouldn’t judge presidents on what they say about their faith. Source: Perspective | Trump didn’t say the Apostles’ Creed at Bush’s funeral. As a liberal evangelical, I say good Read More

But a group of biblical scholars, including some members of the museum's own advisory board, objected strongly to the gathering...

Under pressure, Museum of the Bible moves charismatic Christian conference off-site

by: Yonat Shimron Dec 6, 2018 (RNS) – After encountering a barrage of criticism for agreeing to rent space to a charismatic Christian group that claims the Trump presidency is Read More

The (election) probe is centered on Leslie McCrae Dowless...

Southern Baptist minister embroiled in election fraud controversy

by: Jack Jenkins Dec 4, 2018 (RNS) – The Rev. Mark Harris, a Southern Baptist pastor turned aspiring congressman, is facing allegations of election fraud in North Carolina, where authorities Read More

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Einstein’s ‘God letter’ sells for $2.9m – BBC

The 1954 letter about religion smashed its predicted price at an auction in New York. Source: Einstein’s ‘God letter’ sells for $2.9m – BBC

The song "Friends" was a favorite of George H.W.

Christian music artist Michael W. Smith performs at George H.W. Bush funeral

BATAVIA, Ill., Dec. 6, 2018 – Family and friends of President George H. W. Bush’s funeral on Wednesday were serenaded by Grammy Award-winning Christian singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith. A recent Read More

Seventy-seven percent of churchgoers say they take an intentional day of rest,,,

Open on Sunday? Churchgoers share views on Sabbath

by Aaron Earls NASHVILLE (BP), Dec. 4, 2018 — According to Genesis, God created everything in six days before resting on the seventh. But around a quarter of churchgoers say Read More