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“We have to say the word, ‘Poverty,’” said Barber, according to ...

Rev. William Barber calls on Democrats to host debate on poverty, racism

Rev. William Barber talks to DNC.
by: Jack Jenkins Aug. 23, 2019 (RNS) — The Rev. William Barber II, a progressive activist and pastor, addressed the executive committee of the Democratic National Committee on Friday (Aug.Read More

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The Potential End to the U.S. Refugee Program Is More than a Political Crisis – It’s an Identity One — World Relief

America is facing an identity crisis. It’s a crisis that threatens to undermine an identity painstakingly forged over hundreds of years — years during which America became a haven ofRead More

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Trump touts quote calling him ‘second coming of God’ to Jews in Israel – AOL

Trump shared quotes from Newsmax TV’s Wayne Allyn Root, who declared him the greatest president for Jews and Israel “in the history of the world.” Source: Trump touts quote callingRead More

Anthony Scaramucci quotes Boenhoffer in Trump reference

“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” Dietrich Boenhoffer —Read More

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Preaching Against Racism Is Not a Distraction from the Gospel – Christianity Today

The pulpit gives a record of our witness. Source: Preaching Against Racism Is Not a Distraction from the Gospel = Christianity Today

Greg Zanis from Aurora, Illinois

For 23 years, he’s delivered crosses after massacres. This was his hardest week yet – CNN

Greg Zanis has honored victims of tragedies since 1996. This week marked the first time he had to drive from one shooting location directly to another. Source: For 23 years,Read More

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Pete Buttigieg Brings Proverbs Into the Democratic Debate – Christianity Today

Searches for the lesser-known verse tripled on Bible Gateway. Source: Pete Buttigieg Brings Proverbs Into the Democratic Debate – Christianity Today

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The public didn’t get the memo that Chick-fil-A is a terrible place to eat – The Christian Post

To the consternation of the haters and antichristian bigots, Fox reports that “Chick-fil-A is officially America’s favorite fast food restaurant.” Source: The public didn’t get the memo that Chick-fil-A isRead More

"He does not judge people by the color of their skin," said the Rev. Robert Jeffress...

Leaders of religious right balk at labeling Trump a racist

Religious right embraces President Trump
by: David Crary NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2019 (AP) — Many religious leaders have strongly condemned President Donald Trump’s disparaging remarks about minority members of Congress. Prominent figures on theRead More

The service, perhaps the first led by the church's elders in Willow Creek's 44-year history...

Willow Creek elders preach reconciliation after allegations against Hybels

Elders preach reconciliation without Hybels
by: Emily McFarlan MillerSOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill., July 24, 2019 (RNS) — Battered. Weary. Divided. That’s how elder Shoji Boldt described Willow Creek Community Church at a service of worship andRead More