Tag: Georgia
“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
Several reports emerged in the past week pointing to Greene’s longstanding support for bizarre and unfounded conspiracy theories...
Jewish groups join chorus of voices calling for expulsion of Rep. Marjorie Taylolor r Greene
by: Jack Jenkins WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2021 (RNS) — Jewish groups are decrying remarks by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a freshman Republican lawmaker from Georgia who has expressed support forRead More
“I say I’m stepping up to my next calling to serve, not stepping down from the pulpit.”
Rev. Raphael Warnock considers vote sacred as pastor and Senate candidate
by: Adelle M. Banks Nov. 13, 2020 (RNS) — Many clergy, having risen to occupy the pulpit once held by Martin Luther King Jr. and his father, “Daddy King,” mightRead More
That announcement prompted tweeted prayers from luminaries ranging from the Revs. Al Sharpton and William Barber II to Fox Business News anchor Lou Dobbs to former President Barack Obama.
John Lewis, preaching politician and civil rights activist, dies at 80
by: Adelle M. Banks July 18, 2020 (RNS) — John Lewis, the longtime civil rights activist, congressman and ordained Baptist minister who preached about getting in “good trouble,” died FridayRead More
But this year, no one is combining faith — however broadly defined — and politics as acutely as Sarah Riggs Amico...
In Georgia, a Democrat launches a campaign that’s all about faith
by: Jack Jenkins Sept. 16, 2019 (RNS) — Mixtures of religion and politics aren’t exactly unusual in Georgia, a state situated squarely in the heart of the Bible Belt whereRead More
The argument behind these bills alleges that a heartbeat is a sign of life.
Opinion: Could draconian abortion bans reverse Roe — and unite Christians in opposition?
by: Kira Austin-YoungMay 17, 2019 (RNS) — Several states have passed restrictive abortion bills this legislative session, with Alabama earlier this week joining Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky and Ohio in passingRead More