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Baptist Churches Aid War-Torn Families in East Ukraine
Baptist churches are committed to help those affected by the conflict in East Ukraine. About 200,000 people have already received food, coal, heaters and other items, but more help is still needed.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day: An Alternative to Columbus Day
Christopher Columbus’ undeniable connection to the oppression of indigenous peoples and the beginnings of the transatlantic slave trade have led many to observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
A Christian’s Response to Situation Ethics – Part 1
In the 1960s, one flavor of U.S. evangelical Christianity began to warn its young people about the dangers of situation ethics. What was it exactly? And was it as dangerous as they portended?
October 8, 2018
At Secretive Retreat, Evangelicals Celebrate Brett Kavanaugh’s Confirmation (Intercept) Colorado Pastor: It’s Time for Evangelicals to Find Their Courage (Greeley Tribune) Meet the GOP Woman and Sunday School Teacher...
What Will It Take to Exorcise the Demon of Systematic Racism?
The demon of racism will not leave if we choose to remain blind. We must confront the ugly truth before each of us. Only then will the demon of systematic racism be exorcised.
‘The Neighborhood’
“The Neighborhood,” a new comedy starring Cedric the Entertainer and Max Greenfield on CBS, raises important questions about racism and race relations, community and diversity.
Economic Status Impacts Educational Access, Achievement
The economic status of the world’s youth is a principle indicator of educational access and achievement; the out-of-school percentage of the world’s poorest youth was more than four times greater than the richest.
October 5, 2018
Pastor and Activist William J. Barber II Wins MacArthur Genius Grant (RNS) This Diverse Group of Evangelicals is Trying to Take Back the Faith (Huffington Post) Controversy Over Wheaton Professor’s Hijab Captures...
Emerging Voices | Bible Reveals Men Often Didn’t Believe Women
Sadly, women not being believed by powerful men isn’t new. The Bible shows repeatedly how women, regarded as scriptural heroes today, weren’t believed by men in a patriarchal society.
The Kavanaugh Affair, Patriarchal Power and the Decline of Decency
The hearings about Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court displayed the patriarchal power of a ruling class demanding its entitlement be respected and insulting victims of sexual abuse.
Why Your Church Must Embrace Difficult Conversations
The church has entered an era when difficult conversations are more important than ever. In our polarized society, it’s vital for the church to come together for dialogue, listen to each other and seek the middle ground.
October 4, 2018
White Evangelicals are the Only Religious Group to Support Trump (Vox) 100,000 U.S. Christian Churches Demand Withdrawal of Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court Nomination (Fortune) I Know Why Evangelical Women Support Brett...
Thoughtful and original
By John D. Pierce “Where do your stories come from?” From paying attention, I say. That’s one way to describe the editorial approach we take at Nurturing Faith Journal. We pay attention to what is in the news and what...
Emerging Voices | Wearing Christian Blinders in Politics
When conservative leaders who claim to have God on their side cannot assert that Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s experience matters, what message are they sending to every other survivor?
U:21 | From Living in Refugee Camps, A Journey of Service Begins
As Burundian children living in refugee camps in Tanzania, they hoped for a brighter future. Today, enrolled in college in the U.S., they serve other Burundians at home and abroad.
Report: Death Toll in South Sudan Conflict Nears 400,000
Since the South Sudan conflict began in December 2013 until April 2018, nearly 400,000 people have died, a new report says. Around 4.5 million people have been displaced.
October 3, 2018
Dean at Catholic University Suspended for Tweet About Kavanaugh Accuser (NPR) Black Rural Voters, and Churches, Could Prove the Key to Georgia Democrats (Voice of America) Paige Patterson, Ousted Baptist Seminary...
What European Baptists Know About Modeling Collaboration, Civility
European Baptists, who met recently in Ukraine, are a diverse lot. However, they have discovered that their diversity – while challenging at times – is actually a strength.
From the Pews | Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault
After Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, stories of those who remained silent about their abuse are flooding social media. When will we finally listen?
The Disturbing Evangelical Support for Donald Trump – Part 2
In supporting President Trump and believing his promises to bring about the social changes they seek, his evangelical supporters are adopting the tactics, politics and principles of secular power.
October 2, 2018
Christian TV Network Enters World of 24-Hour News (The Guardian) Hillsong: The Evangelical Church that Helped Save Justin Beiber’s Soul – and Image (Vox) In Suit We Trust: Fashion Meets Religion at Suitsupply (Forbes)...