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October 6, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: An unexpected act of generosity; How does QAnon hook people in?; How hatred came to dominate politics; and more
When Your Story Feels Anti-Climatic
No story worth telling ends in the middle. While no one seems happy in 2020, we’re still in the middle of the story. But it feels like an anticlimax. Ahead, beyond the screen, awaits fulfillment, good times, renewal and inspiration.
Humility: Cultural Virtue for Christian Journey of Antiracism – Part 1
I was the pompous Christian college student who memorized Scripture with friends, even if I didn’t truly live them. It was misplaced rigor, misguided piety and an out-of-focus faith. What could turn around my selfish ambition?
Christianity Not Political? Think Again
Those who claim that ‘Christianity is not political’ fail to understand what Christianity is. The trick is how to recover this understanding of a ‘Christian politic’ without falling prey to a partisanship either right or left.
October 5, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Are Republicans the ‘Party of Religion?’; A new group of evangelicals form to support Biden; Major U.S. diocese becomes largest to file for bankruptcy after 200 sexual abuse lawsuits; French president Macron defends nation’s secular values, calls Islam a religion ‘In Crisis’; and more
People of Good Faith: Vickie Frayne
Vickie Frayne is the creative coordinator for publishing and marketing at Good Faith Media.
Plan to Get Punched in the Mouth
Humans have always had fists, and those who work toward justice, fairness and equity can expect to be punched in the mouth. For those of us who practice nonviolence, that’s the moment our commitment ceases to be academic.
To Dismantle White Supremacy, Examine Christian Nationalism
Once again, this time at the first presidential debate, the president equivocated on white supremacy and the violence inspired by it. Christians can’t hem and haw like Trump; they must stand against violent white nationalism.
October 2, 2020
Today’s curated news headlines include: Alabama governor apologizes to victim of 1963 Klan church bombing; Southern Baptists leaders denounce white supremacy after Trump refuses to do so; ‘Woke’ Christians are eroding Trump’s base; a theory about conspiracy theories; and much more
When Nonviolent Protest Worked
More than a million peaceful protesters in East Germany helped bring in freedom in 1989. What they did then, we can do today. Any church or group of believers can protest for justice and change peacefully. God will provide the power.
Taking Steps to De-escalate Abortion ‘Wars’
Abortion is extremely contentious. For more than 45 years now, there has been considerable ‘warfare’ between pro-choice and pro-life people. Is there any way to de-escalate such negative polarization? Some folks are trying just that.
October 1, 2020
Today’s curated news headlines include: Christian leaders’ reaction to Trump’s refusal to condemn white supremacy; Black churches mobilize against alleged voter suppression; A counter to Confederate monuments, black cemeteries tell a fuller story of the South; and more
Trump-Biden Debate a Presidential Debacle
The first debate of the 2020 U.S. presidential election quickly devolved into a debacle. Good people must start acting with compassion and kindness if we want to set a better course for the nation.
Can These Seeds Grow?
Nearly 2,000-year-old date palm seeds were discovered and later cross-pollinated to grow and bear fruit. Imagine if people who hold strong differences were able to come together and compromise. How much fruit would they produce?
For Judaism, Why Nonviolence Doesn’t Work All the Time
While Jewish tradition does not counsel violence in most circumstances, it also does not counsel nonviolence in all circumstances. However, it is fair to say that Jewish tradition rejects violence borne of anger.
Why Americans Often Mistrust Vaccines
Over half of US adults say they are likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine, a more than 20-point drop from the same survey done in May. Americans have an often-irrational mistrust of vaccines, but rumors and fear cannot guide our decisions.
White Evangelical Support of Trump Remains Strong
Nothing seems to dim support for Donald Trump among white evangelical Christians. Nearly three-fourths of white evangelicals plan to vote for Trump this election, while 18% plan to vote for Joe Biden, a LifeWay report said.
September 30, 2020
In today’s curated news headlines: Poll says a majority of Americans don’t want Roe v. Wade overturned; Evangelical Biden voters straddle partisan divide; How ‘Save the Children’ is keeping QAnon alive; ‘We have been blind to our white privilege,’ evangelical pastor says at racial justice event; and more
Why Does ‘Pro-Life’ Work So Well Politically?
Abortion has become a singularly defining issue in recent decades, spawning legions of single-issue voters. But why? A closer look reveals two distinguishing marks of many single-issue voters who label themselves ‘pro-life.’
Resolving Conflicts Through Nonviolent Means
Just War Theory sets high standards for a legitimate entrance into war. Since those criteria are almost never met, it’s time to accept that conflicts must be resolved through nonviolent means. We must consider Just Peace instead.
Do Christians have a Stake in Democracy? – Part 2
As Christians, our ultimate loyalty is not to any single government, but that does not mean we should not seek the welfare of the nation in which we find ourselves. To do that, we must exercise Christian practical wisdom. Here’s how.
September 29, 2020
In today’s news and analysis headlines: Meet the anti-abortion Republicans defecting from Trump; analysis of Amy Coney Barrett, Supreme Court nominee; Southern Baptists preparing meals during hurricane response; and more
Until Black Women’s Lives Matter
It’s a few hours after the announcement about Breonna Taylor in Louisville. No officer was indicted for the six bullets that went through Breonna Taylor’s body. When will Black women’s lives really matter?
Do Christians have a Stake in Democracy? – Part 1
Should Christians care if democracy survives? While there’s no biblical, historical or theological case that Christians have a stake in democracy, democracy is not necessarily antithetical to Christian convictions.
Family Practices to Make Advent Sacred
Advent is a season of waiting and preparation before the birth of Jesus, a time to prepare our hearts and our homes for the arrival of the baby Jesus. Here are a few practices you can do with your family to create holy moments.
How to Put an End to Election Angst
No matter who wins, a lot of people are going to be disappointed with the Nov. 3 election results. We believe voting on issues resolves tension. It does not. We can only resolve these issues by seeing one another as connected.
September 28, 2020
In today’s curated news headlines and analysis: Does having churches as polling stations sway the ballot?; Trump’s support from evangelicals and Catholics is dropping; Baltimore church, formed as a ‘Memorial to Slaveholders,’ seeks to atone for its past; and more.
People of Good Faith: Jackie Riley
Jackie Riley is senior copy editor for Nurturing Faith Journal and Nurturing Faith books and handles customer service for Nurturing Faith books.
David and Colleen Burroughs Honored with Judson-Rice Award
David and Colleen Burroughs, who founded Passport Camps in 1993, providing mission opportunities for thousands of children and teenagers, are the recipients of this year’s Judson-Rice Award.
October Good Faith Forums to Focus on Faith, Politics
A series of three Good Faith Forums in October will engage in conversations about faith and politics. The first will be held at 1 pm EDT (noon CDT) Thursday, Oct. 8, focusing on how God is not a Republican or a Democrat.