Tag: North Carolina
The PBS series “American Experience” explores these questions in a fascinating two-hour documentary premiering Monday (May 17)...
PBS’ Billy Graham documentary captures preacher’s pull and ambition
by: Paul O’Donnell (Ken Garfield) May 14, 2021 (RNS) — How did Billy Graham become the most famous evangelist in America? Does he deserve blame for paving the way forRead 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
These days, the small group meets on Sundays at his[Mike Rapacz] home...
2,400 Summit Church small groups to worship in homes until 2021
By: Diane Chandler DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 14, 2020 (BP) — Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike and Rachel Rapacz worshiped on Sundays at the Capital Hills campus of The Summit ChurchRead More
For now, many houses of worship will stay closed while making plans for an eventual reopening.
As states ease lockdown restrictions, churches must decide when — and how — to reopen
by: Emily McFarlan Miller May 1, 2020 (RNS) — The Rev. Jim West was feeling terrified as the state of Tennessee — and the church he pastors there — preparedRead More
The most disappointing former pro-life Democrat, however, has been the senior senator from Pennsylvania, Bob Casey Jr.
Opinion: The (national) fall and (local) rise of pro-life Democrats
by: Charles C. CamosyMay 10, 2019 (RNS) — The evisceration of pro-life Democrats from Congress is all but complete. Attacked by both Democrats and Republicans and pro-life and pro-choice activists,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 authoritiesRead More