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January 7, 2022
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Katherine Stewart: Christian Nationalism is One of Trump’s Most Powerful Weapons; Seminary President: If We Don’t Counter Far-Right Christianity, 1/6 Will Just be the Beginning; Carter Warns America ‘Teeters on the Brink of a Widening Abyss’ in Stark Op-ed (and more)
The Fragile State of Democracy
On Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. democracy came closer to collapsing than any time since the Civil War. It is time for decent and thoughtful people to dream of, and work toward, a better, stronger nation.
What You Need to Know About Sex Trafficking
Why does sex trafficking exist? How can we reduce demand for sex trafficking? Find answers to these and other questions here.
A Lectionary Reflection for Epiphany
Epiphany recalls the journey of the magi to see Jesus. Let’s use this day to renew our commitment to seek justice for all, working to manifest God’s light amid the thick darkness facing our world.
January 6, 2022
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Robert P. Jones: Facing White Christianity’s Role in the January 6th Insurrection; The Real Tragedy of January 6 is That it’s Still Not Over; Christians Have a Role to Play in Defending U.S. Democracy (and more)
Running Through the Night
Why did a North Carolina pastor complete a 100-kilometer run on a rainy night in late December? What does he hope will result from this experience?
Are We Part of the System?
The story of Joseph in Genesis offers an account of human trafficking. It offers both insight and conviction as we consider whether, and how, we might be complicit in the complex systems of human trafficking in our world.
Good Faith Media Welcomes Spring 2022 Interns
Angela Grant and Maddie Grimes are the latest individuals to become GFM’s Ernest C. Hynds Jr. interns. The program launched in 2020, with eight having completed internships to date.
January 5, 2022
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Samuel L. Perry: January 6th May Have Been Only the First Wave of Christian Nationalist Violence; The Battle That Will Define America Began in 1865; Latin Americans Drive Surge or Evangelicalism in Spain (and more)
Are We Adrift or Still on Target?
As the distance from an organization’s founding grows, “mission drift” can sometimes occur. So, it is wise to pause at times to consider whether the primary mission is still in focus.
Why We Need a ‘Christmas Lens’ for 2022
The journey from Christmas to Epiphany and beyond is a time of transition. We move from looking at decorations to looking through the lens of incarnation. This shift in vantage point can change everything.
U.S. Wage Inequality Continues to Increase
Wage inequality in the U.S. continues to increase, with the nation’s top earners consistently seeing a significantly higher percent increase in annual wages each year, according to the Economic Policy Institute.
January 4, 2022
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: The Life Coaches Fueling the ‘Ex-Evangelical’ Movement; Travel as Healing; Last Parent of a Child Killed in the Birmingham 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Dies at 93 (and more)
The Third Year of a Global Pandemic Calls for More Than a Resolution
As we enter the third year of a global pandemic, it is time for us to move past annual resolutions to consistent and courageous truth-telling about who we are and have always been.
Evolution of Faith Discussed in Latest Nurturing Faith Books’ Title
‘Phases of Faith in the Biblical Story’ is the latest title from Nurturing Faith Books, with author Sherrill Gardner Stevens considering the various ways that people have expressed their faith over time in the Bible.
Garbage Truck Worth of Plastic Enters Oceans Every Minute
The amount of plastic waste entering the oceans each year is the equivalent of a garbage truck worth being dumped in every minute, a report found. The U.S. is a top producer of plastics and source of plastic waste.
January 3, 2022
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: On Eve of the Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection, 1 in 3 Americans Say Violence Against Government Can Be Justified; Wampanoag, Who Helped Pilgrims Survive, Win Rights to Tribal Lands;
Is That a Burning Bush? Is This Mt. Sinai? Solstice Bolsters a Claim; A Neuroscientist Prepares for Death (and more)
Good Faith Media: 2021 and 2022
In 2021, GFM emerged as a trusted and valued source for people of faith with a social conscience and deep desire for advocacy.
A Prophet Has Spoken to Us: A Tribute to Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is remembered for his holy activism and righteous indignation against every form of injustice.
Only One Religious Leader on ‘Most Admired’ Lists for 2021
A single religious leader made YouGov’s “most admired” lists in 2021. Political figures, TV and film celebrities and athletes were the most prominent figures.
God Had Other Plans for Archbishop Desmond Tutu
A sermon in praise of the plan that God had for Archbishop Desmond Tutu’s life on his 90th birthday is offered by his friend and co-laborer in the ecumenical movement.
December 30, 2021
In today’s news and analysis curated headlines: Egypt’s History of Burning Incense; Trump-Appointed Judges Reject Comparisons Between January 6 and Portland Political Unrest; The Wealthy LDS Church Offered a Man $40 for Food, He Says. So He Wrote a Mormon Musical.; and more
Fear and Remembering in a Calais Winter
A Facebook feed memory from Calais, France, 2015 stopped me in my tracks. The so-called “jungle” filled with migrant tents and shelters is long gone, but migrants continue to need help.
U.S. Prison, Jail Population Drops in 2020, Racial Disparities Persist
Both U.S. prisons and jails saw significant population declines in 2020, due mostly to the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these drops, significant racial disparities continue.
When Do Death Row and Solitary Confinement Constitute ‘Cruel and Unusual Punishment’?
After six years leading the mental health department at the Texas prison unit housing men on death row, I concluded that the way death row and solitary confinement as practiced were ‘cruel and unusual punishment.’ Here is why.
December 29, 2021
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: NASA Taps Theologians to Study Potential Human Reaction to Aliens; India Cuts Off Funding of Mother Teresa’s Charity, While Right-Wing Hindu Nationalists Threaten Christians and Muslims; United Methodist Church Reaches Settlement in Boy Scouts of America Bankruptcy Case; and more
Perhaps Rating Everything Is Not a Good Idea
It seems like every business wants constant feedback from its customers, asking for ratings and reviews on nearly every transaction and interaction. How might this mindset seep into houses of faith in harmful ways?
Less Than Half of U.S. Says Religion Extremely or Very Important
Less than half of U.S. adults say that religion is extremely or very important to them, a recent report found. White evangelical Protestants were the most likely group to affirm this view.
How Health Care Costs, Medical Debt Impact U.S. Households
A recent survey found that a growing number of U.S. households are not seeking medical care due to concerns over costs. How are these concerns and medical debt impacting U.S. households?
December 28, 2021
In today’s news and analysis headlines: Cost of Extreme Weather Driven by Climate Change Mounts, Christian Aid Warns; Catholic Church Bringing Clergy from Africa to U.S. as Number of American Priests Drops; Leading American Naturalist, E. O. Wilson, Former Southern Baptist Dubbed ‘Darwin’s Heir,’ Dies at 92; and more