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The ad, released on Tuesday (July 14), features several self-identified Republicans discussing Trump and his presidency...

New ad uses Bible, ‘Amazing Grace,’ Jesus to call Republican Christians to vote against Trump

Trump Bible
by: Jack Jenkins July 14, 2020 (RNS) — A new political advertisement calls on Republican Christian voters to turn against Donald Trump this November, arguing the president’s rhetoric and actionsRead More

But throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has steadily moved from covertly racist rhetoric and policies to ones that are overtly so.

Opinion: Trump unmasked his racist campaign strategy — and Christians have choices to make

Trump at Mt. Rushmore
by: Kathryn Post (Jim Wallis) July 13, 2020 (RNS) — The mask is off. For decades, white political leaders in the U.S. have masked their racism, subtly stoking white voters’Read More

The idea is that the government should not impose on religious institutions in matters of faith and doctrine.

Supreme Court broadens scope of ministerial exception

by: Yonat Shimron July 8, 2020 (RNS) — The Supreme Court has ruled that religious school teachers who perform a religious role, even if they are not ordained, and evenRead More

In their letter, [Russell] Moore and the other EIT members asked Trump to urge leaders in Congress "publicly and consistently" to adopt a measure that establishes a pathway for Dreamers...

Moore, others ask Trump not to rescind DACA

DACA support
by Tom Strode WASHINGTON, July 9, 2020 (BP) — Southern Baptist ethicist Russell Moore and other evangelical Christian leaders have asked President Trump to hold off on another effort toRead More

But according to a new report released Friday (July 10) from two Christian groups, the president is falling short of that goal when it comes to Christian refugees.

Evangelical, Catholic leaders say Trump has left persecuted Christians in danger

Refugee resettlement needed in US.
by: Jack Jenkins July 10, 2020 (RNS) — For years, Donald Trump and administration officials have championed protecting religious freedom abroad — including for Christians persecuted for their faith —Read More

Blackmon pinned the investigation on “a handful of injudicious comments”...

Racial slur, ‘The Idiot’s Guide to Kama Sutra’ led to chaplain’s firing, says Wheaton College

Rev. Tim Blackmon
by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, July 9, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Tim Blackmon repeatedly referred to an Asian American colleague by a racial slur and had “The Idiot’s GuideRead More

[A]nnounced that any land not inhabited by Christians was open to be “discovered” by Christian rulers...

Opinion: To fight racism, we need to confront religion’s racist past

Doctrine of Discovery
by: Paul O’Donnell (Simran Jeet Singh) July 9, 2020 (RNS) — Over Fourth of July weekend, President Donald Trump stoked racial tensions yet again when he held an Independence DayRead More

The slow move to online technology by some Black churches has been attributed in part to an aging hierarchy.

Opinion: Black churches have lagged in moving online during COVID – reaching across generations could help

The Potter's House - Dallas
by: Kathryn Post (Erika Gault) July 6, 2020 (RNS) ⁠— From online campaigns for justice to popular TikTok challenges, Black young adults are at the forefront of social media trends.Read More

Willow Creek, for example, is listed as using the funds to retain 353 employees and Life.Church as retaining 451 employees.

Willow Creek, Life.Church among churches that received millions in PPP loans

Willow Creek Community Church
by: Yonat Shimron July 7, 2020 (RNS) — Thousands of churches and other religious organizations received forgivable loans of up to $10 million to make up for pandemic losses, accordingRead More

“We lament this situation and pray for all who have been affected by these events, as well as for Reverend Blackmon and his family.”

Wheaton College chaplain fired over allegations of ‘racial and sexual’ comments

Wheaton College (IL)
by: Emily McFarlan Miller CHICAGO, July 7, 2020 (RNS) — Wheaton College has fired its chaplain over allegations of “inappropriate comments and actions of a racial and sexual nature towardRead More