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People of Good Faith: Rob Marus
Rob Marus is associate vice president for communications at the Association of American Universities in Washington, D.C. He serves on the Good Faith Media governing board and is an active member of The First Baptist Church of the City of Washington.
LGBTQ+ Christians Continue to Feel Sting of Judgment, Exclusion
Christian churches, universities and organizations continue to struggle with the message of welcome at the heart of the gospel. As a result, LGBTQ+ Christians have felt the sting of judgement and exclusion.
Malcolm, Martin and the American Racial Impasse: Part Two
Lent urges pilgrims on a journey of repentance. With the U.S. increasingly acknowledging its long history of racism, we should use this time to confess our sins and orient society toward more just policies.
Masks, Social Distancing Still Advisable Even If Not Mandated
Governor Abbott’s decision to end the Lone Star State’s mask mandate alarmed many health officials and state leaders. It is difficult in such times to parse through the partisanship in our politics.
The Heartbreak and Hope of Church Schisms
The ongoing schism within the United Methodist Church is the latest in a long series of such divisions in Christian history. While sad to witness, splits based upon conscience can also lead to hopeful futures.
The Confidence of Faith and the Idolatry of Certainty
It is a short distance in the calendar between Christmas and Easter, but that period seems to contain in a microcosm the whole of the pilgrimage, both personally and historically.
Malcolm, Martin and the American Racial Impasse: Part One
Our nation is grappling with whether race is incidental to our history or baked in. Just how deep will this archeological dig into racism’s roots go? And what are we going to do with the mounting pile of embarrassing artifacts?
More Identify as LGBT: Will They Be Treated Equally?
Discrimination against LGBT folk is still alive and well, but no longer as widespread as in years past. Could the U.S. House passing the Equality Act and a Gallup poll revealing more LGBT adults in the nation signal a trend toward greater equality?
Lent Calls us to Embrace Foolishness
Lent is a season for reversals. It calls us to acknowledge vulnerability and to embrace foolishness, trusting that divine weakness is stronger than human vigor and divine folly is more astute than human wisdom.
“Moving the Goalposts” Claims Ignore Pandemic Realities
Pundits claim Dr. Fauci and others have been “moving the goalposts” with their pandemic-related policies and guidelines. Such attacks miss the point.
Kris Exposed Hypocrisy, Injustices I’d Not Seen
The music of Kris Kristofferson points out hypocrisy and identifies social injustice in places some listeners never knew to look. His willingness to confess his own contradictions made it easier for others to do the same.
One Way to End Immigration Reform Impasse
Politicians and pundits on both sides of the political aisle agree that immigration reform is needed. Yet, an unwillingness to compromise has hindered negotiations. Both parties need to stop letting the perfect be the enemy of the good.
Fewer Protestant Churches Meeting in Person
The number of Protestant churches in the U.S. meeting in person declined in early 2021. Around three-quarter were doing so in January 2021, down from 87% in September 2020.
Pandemic Accelerated New Reformation in Churches
The pandemic accelerated a reformation already at work in congregations. Such times remind us that the “raison d’être” of the body of Christ is found in planting the transformative power of the reign of God outside the church walls.
Is the U.S. Health Care System Making Us Sick?
Despite health care expenses that are higher than any nation, the U.S. is not the healthiest country in the world. Is the current system making people sick? What are some possible solutions at both the individual and collective level?
Majority of Black Americans Attend Predominantly Black Congregations
A majority of Black Americans who attend religious services do so at predominantly Black houses of faith, a report found. Nearly two-thirds of all churchgoers in the U.S. believe congregations should be more diverse.