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Nurturing Faith’s Latest Journal Available for Cost of Shipping
The latest edition of Nurturing Faith Journal is being made available to individuals and churches for the cost of shipping. Contact NF’s Managing Editor Jackie Riley to have a copy mailed to you.
Good Faith Media Will Now Launch in July
Good Faith Media, initially scheduled to launch in June 2020, will now launch in July. Factors in the delay include the ongoing pandemic, GFM events in June that were cancelled, and the benefit of an extra month to fine tune GoodFaithMedia.org.
Cost Concerns Keep U.S. Adults from Seeking Medical Care for Possible COVID-19
Potential costs keep some U.S. adults from seeking medical care for symptoms associated with COVID-19, a new survey found. This corroborates earlier polling data about postponed health care visits and procedures due to financial considerations.
Reaction and Response: Most U.S. States Exempt Religious Gatherings from Pandemic Rules
Most U.S. states exempt houses of faith from public gathering prohibitions, while lawsuits concerning restrictions have been filed on First Amendment grounds. Faith leaders weigh in on the balance between religious freedom and public health.
Majority of U.S. Protestant Pastors Affirms Human-Caused Climate Change
For the first time in LifeWay Research’s polling on the subject, a majority of U.S. Protestant pastors affirmed that global warming is taking place and that it is human-caused.
‘Brother Molly’ Podcast Has New Release Date of May 12
A six-episode documentary podcast on the life and work of theologian Molly T. Marshall, titled ‘Brother Molly,’ will be released on May 12. It will be available for free at BrotherMolly.com and popular podcasting platforms.
Baptist News Global Names New Executive Director and Publisher
With more than two decades of experience in faith-based journalism, Mark Wingfield, associate pastor at Wilshire Baptist Church in Dallas, has been named executive director and publisher at Baptist News Global. He begins July 1.
Confidence in Organized Religion Continues to Decline in US
Confidence in organized religion continues to decline among U.S. adults, with only 16% saying they had ‘a great deal of confidence’ in organized religion, ranking it ninth of the 11 institutions surveyed.
US Christianity Sees Decline in Many Faith Expressions
US Christianity is seeing a continued decline in many expressions of faith, a report said. The number of practicing Christians as a percentage of the U.S. population has been in decline for most of the past decade.
FAQ: Your Good Faith Media Questions Answered
Do you have questions about Good Faith Media? Find answers to many of your questions in this FAQ.
Reaction and Response: ACTA Sends Letter to Hardin-Simmons Trustees
Citing five specific areas of concern, the American Council of Trustees and Alumni raised concerns about recent decisions at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, to close its seminary and other programs.
Celebrating ‘Health Care Heroes’ During Global Pandemic
Health care workers are battling COVID-19 daily across the globe, and we want to pay tribute to their courage and sacrifice. You can help EthicsDaily and Nurturing Faith honor their courageous and compassionate work.
Reaction and Response: US Majority Holds Negative View of UN
More than half of US adults believe the United Nations is doing a poor job, a survey found. However, several faith leaders lauded the role it’s played in global affairs, particularly in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Good Faith After Hours’ Event Canceled
“Good Faith After Hours,” a social event planned for June 24 during the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s General Assembly in Atlanta, has been canceled.
When You Call Your Pastor and Practice Social Distancing
Chalk it up to putting social distancing into practice. First Baptist of Gainesville, Georgia, called a pastor and hardly anyone attended. Instead, the pastor preached to empty rows of pews as members listened online or on the radio.
‘Brother Molly’ Podcast Release Delayed
EthicsDaily.com’s release of “Brother Molly,” a six-episode documentary podcast on the life and work of theologian Molly T. Marshall, has been delayed.
Despite COVID-19 Crisis, Border Pastors Minister to Refugees
Pastors who comprise Fellowship Southwest’s ministry to asylum-seekers along the U.S.-Mexico border spent almost two hours discussing their work with refugees while living in the shadow of COVID-19.
Good Faith Weekly Podcast Launches Ahead of Schedule
Originally scheduled to begin in June with the launch of Good Faith Media (GFM), a new podcast – Good Faith Weekly – launched earlier than planned, providing coverage and commentary regarding the global pandemic.
Fellowship Southwest Pastor Stays in Mexico to Help Refugees
Lorenzo Ortiz, a Texas pastor who operates three immigrant shelters in Mexico, stayed in Mexico when the US and Mexican governments closed the border to all ‘nonessential’ travel at midnight on March 21 to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Progress on Gender Inequality Remains Uneven, UN Says
Twenty-five years after one of the most progressive blueprints for women’s rights was passed, progress remains uneven and, in some cases, has even reversed. It’s time to push back against the pushback, a UN official said.
Conflict, State Fragility Are Key Drivers of Extreme Poverty
Even as extreme poverty has been on the decline globally, nearly two-thirds of the world’s poor will be concentrated in economies experiencing conflict, state fragility or both by 2030, a report said.
Religious Beliefs Cited to Discriminate Against Women, LGBTQ
Religious beliefs are being used to justify discrimination around the world, a UN report found. Women, girls and LGBTQIA+ persons are most often the focus of religiously justified discrimination.
White Evangelicals Outpace General Public in Trump Support
Diverging from the national average, the number of white evangelical Protestants in the US with positive views of President Trump as honest and morally upstanding remains significantly higher than the public, a report said.
Nearly 2M in US Live Within 3 Miles of High Toxic Emissions
Around 1.6 million people live within three miles of the US’s top 100 toxic emission facilities, which produce 39% of all toxic emissions in the nation, a report said. Nearly 170,000 live within a mile of these facilities.
Tickets Now Available for ‘Good Faith After Hours’ in June
Good Faith Media, a new media company being formed by Nurturing Faith and EthicsDaily, is hosting an after-hours event this summer during the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship’s General Assembly 2020.
Public Opinion Varies Widely on Religious Freedom’s Value
With over two-thirds of respondents in 34 nations calling it ‘very important,’ freedom of religion is among the most highly valued rights globally, but public appreciation varies widely between nations, a report said.
‘Brother Molly’ Podcast Preview Now Available
Born into a legacy of Baptist frontier preachers, Molly T. Marshall blazed her own trail across the 20th and 21st centuries. A preview of a six-episode podcast about her life and work is available now from EthicsDaily.com.
Reaction and Response | Incremental Education Hikes Not Enough
Although nationwide revenues and expenses for public education in the US are on a four-year upward trend, several teachers and education experts said more must be done to invest in our nation’s children.
CDC: With Obesity Rising, Nearly Half of US Adults Now Obese
Nearly half of US adults are obese, the CDC says. Obesity has been rising over the past decade, with 40- to 59-year-olds as the age group with the highest obesity level, and men slightly more likely than women to be obese.
Reaction and Response: Report Details L’Arche Founder’s Wrongs
The late founder of L’Arche International, Jean Vanier, ‘engaged in manipulative sexual relationships with at least six adult … woman,’ an inquiry found. Faith leaders called Vanier’s actions manipulative and horrifying.