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U.S. Food Insecurity Declines Again; Millions Remain Insecure
U.S. food insecurity may have declined again in 2017, but millions of households still remain food insecure, a government report says, with 15 million food-insecure households.
September 10, 2018
As Israel Moves Right, Young American Jews Target Birthright Tours in Protest (NBC News) Stirred by Sexual Abuse Reports, States Take on Catholic Church (New York Times) Trump’s God-Talk is Turning America Off Religion...
Getting off the suckers list
By John D. Pierce Recently CNN reported a sad story of how some seniors and others have been scammed multiple times and are considered ripe for the picking. So their names and contact information are sold on what is...
Read this book to read the Bible better
By John D. Pierce Some people find the Bible to be confusing. Others compound the confusion by treating the Bible as if a catalogue, rule book, science or history text, or other lesser volume than its intended purpose....
Profiles in Goodwill: Jeff Roberts
Jeff Roberts is senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Church in Raleigh, North Carolina.
How to Respond to the Catholic Sexual Abuse Scandal
The sexual abuse by the clergy and the cover-up by the hierarchy in the Roman Catholic Church are inexcusable, deeply sinful and have harmed thousands. How should the church respond?
Why Too Little is Almost Always Better Than Too Much
In the U.S. and most of the developed world, the winds of capitalism have blown over the land so strongly that the desire of most people is for more and more material things.
September 7, 2018
Brian Kaylor: Kavanaugh Works to Dismantle Wall Between Church, State (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) Over 4,500 Evangelicals and Organizations Endorse Statement Challenging Social Justice Warriors (Daily Wire) Minister:...
Sports, Protests, Patriotism and the Hypocrisy of Many
After the announcement of Nike’s deal with former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, his critics continue to focus on the means of his protest instead of looking at the problem he’s been protesting.
How You Can Engage in Spiritual Practice of Minimalism
For modern-day Christians, adopting a minimalist lifestyle, leaving all our possessions behind and following Christ can be a bit of a challenge if not impossible.
As Trump Denigrates Women of Color, Evangelicals Remain Mum
White evangelicals overwhelmingly support President Trump, who regularly denigrates women of color. By remaining silent about their candidate’s sexism and racism, they are selling their souls.
September 6, 2018
Catholic Church Still Officially Silent After Accusations by Former Vatican Envoy (ABC News) Ancient Church Hidden in Turkish Lake. And a Pagan Temple May Lie Beneath It. (LiveScience) Wisconsin Student Sues College...
U:21 | Churches Must Give Women ‘Seat at the Table’
Many women today still think being a pastor in a Baptist church is impossible. If we are to encourage both current and future women in ministry, we must affirm them out loud and in public.
From the Pews | When Fundamentalism, Evangelism Intersect
When fundamentalism and evangelism intersect, their purpose and calling are to convert every person they meet to their right beliefs, which can play out in dangerous ways.
Jesuits Lead Faith-Based Schools in Sierra Club’s Green Schools
Four faith-based colleges and universities made it into the top 20 in the Sierra Club’s list of green-friendly higher education institutions. Three of those four were Jesuit-affiliated schools.
September 5, 2018
Aretha Franklin’s Family Slams Pastor for ‘Offensive’ Eulogy (CNN) Baptist Convention Celebrates Gospel Music (Minnesota Public Radio) Trump’s Base is White Evangelical Voters (Washington Monthly) Americans United:...
Emerging Voices | The Real Cuss Words You’re Still Using
Avoiding cuss words is great if that’s what you feel led to do, but if you still use slurs, which demean and dehumanize others, you’re overlooking something far more dangerous.
Conference Addresses State of Problems Facing Black America
Focusing on the state of the problems facing black America, the Angela Project Conference will be held Sept. 14-15 at St. Stephen Church in Louisville, Kentucky.
Free Animated Video Teaches About Impact of Climate Change
A free, newly launched animated film helps Christians around the world recognize the human cost of a changing climate, and its particular impact on poor and vulnerable women and children.
September 4, 2018
National Baptist Convention Brings 15,000 Black Church Leaders to Minneapolis (Star-Tribune) National Campground Meeting in Tennessee Brings Area Believers Together (Blount County Daily Times) San Antonio Baptist...
We Can Trust: Our Story Ends In Victory
By: Ginger Hughes It’s true that life is beautiful and full of joy. There are newly promised vows and 50th wedding anniversaries. There are babies being born and seniors graduating college. There are fabulous places...