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May 9, 2019
Trump Fixer Cohen Says He Helped Falwell Jr. Handle Racy Photos (Reuters) Falwell Jr. Denies Report he Got Trump’s Fixer to Bury Embarrassingly ‘Racy’ Photos (Christian Post) Georgia’s Southern Baptist Leaders Elated...
Profiles in Goodwill: Doug Weaver
Doug Weaver is the director of undergraduate studies and professor of Baptist studies in the Department of Religion at Baylor University.
How Your Church Can Help Moms with Postpartum Mood Disorders
While churches rightly celebrate the birth of a child, they must also make space for those who suffer from postpartum mood disorders to receive support without guilt. Churches must shift how they talk about mental health.
Coexisting with Other Religions: Noble Goal, Hard to Achieve
As the popular bumper sticker urges us, coexisting with other religions is a noble and worthy goal. It’s admittedly hard to achieve, however. Especially when we have such a hard time getting along with folks in our own religion.
May 8, 2019
New Research Untangles the Links Between Religion and Support for Redistribution (PsyPost) Gen Z is the Least Religious Generation. Here’s Why that Could be a Good Thing (Pacific Standard) Georgia’s Governor Signs a...
8 Ways to Wade Into Water of Difficult Conversations in Church
We don’t like to have conversations about difficult topics in church. When done right, they can lead to refreshed ministries, deeper trust and greater opportunities for new connections and further gospel reach.
‘Recyclable’ Plastic Creating ‘Flood’ of Waste in Poorer Nations
A “flood” of plastic is creating untold environmental costs and overrunning poorer nations. A new report reveals that the global recycling trade isn’t as environmentally friendly as it seems and often harms poorer nations.
A True Reformation
Conceding all of the problems with much of “purity culture” and its aftermath, it is disheartening to see that the best EthicsDaily can offer is a call to abandon the church’s historic teaching on sexual ethics.
May 7, 2019
The Radically Inclusive Christianity of Rachel Held Evans (The New Yorker) Georgia Mayor Under Fire for Alleged Remarks About Black Job Candidate (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Evangelical Leaders See Trump as Strong...
What Baptists Know About God’s Love That Their Institutions Don’t
While many churches and religious institutions refuse to affirm LGBTQ persons as fully loved and accepted by God, individual Baptists everywhere already know, understand, practice and preach God’s abundant love.
Why Opposing Views Must Work Together to Help Homeless People
When dealing with homelessness, some people are “naïve do-gooders” while others are “harsh enforcers.” These groups must join forces and focus on the homeless people themselves, not just the perspective of their positions.
U.S. Protestant Evangelism: Many Pray, Fewer Follow Through
U.S. Protestants are faithful in praying for opportunities to share their faith but are less inclined to actually do so, a report found. More than half have not shared their faith with anyone in the past six months.
May 6, 2019
Rachel Held Evans, Christian Writer of Honest and Humor, Dies at Age 37 (Religion News Service) Buttigieg, Husband Attend Jimmy Carter’s Sunday School Class (Voice of America) Biden Attends Services at South Carolina...
How 3 Spiritualities Work Together to Give You Balance
Spiritualities of the Ascent. Spiritualities of the Descent. Spiritualities of Maintenance. Taken together, they teach us to train our eyes upward, not forget to look downward and keep our feet planted firmly on the ground.
Church-State Entanglement Fuels Religious Freedom Violations
State repression of religious freedom is often enacted under the guise of maintaining “public order” or “national security” concerns or both. A new report cited 28 nations for restrictions they placed on religious freedom.
Look Back | How You Can Benefit by Observing Ramadan
Many Muslims look forward to Ramadan and speak of joy and spiritual anticipation. It reminds all Americans that our nation’s religious freedom, tolerance and diversity are our nation’s greatest strengths.
May 3, 2019
Dealing with the Shock of an Evangelical Terrorist (National Review) Closer Look at Who Attends Church in Michigan and Who Doesn’t (Michigan Live) Church of Scientology Cruise Ship Quarantined in St. Lucia Due to...
No Neutral Ground: Christians Must Oppose Rising Anti-Semitism
Anti-Semitism is on the rise. Goodwill Christians, committed to the common good and human decency, must stand against anti-Semitism and any form of discrimination, including Islamophobia, homophobia and xenophobia.
3 Unrealistic Expectations Placed on Your Bivocational Pastor
Many churches are now transitioning from having a fully funded pastor to a bivocational pastor. Such transitions often fail because of unrealistic expectations placed on the pastor. Here are 3 of the most common ones.
Report: Low Prices Paid by Clothing Brands Drive Production Abuses
Factory workers ultimately pay the price for clothing brands seeking cheap and fast manufacturing, a report says. To satisfy consumers wanting cheap clothing, many brands undermine efforts to create safe working conditions.
May 2, 2019
White Evangelicals’ Support of Trump Has a Soft Underbelly (Morning Consult) The Alleged Synagogue Shooter Was a Churchgoer Who Talked Christian Theology (Washington Post) Harvest Bible Chapel Apologizes for Suing...