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Between Two Crosses: To Which Do You Bow?
Americans stand between two crosses. If they bow to one, they must by necessity turn their back on the other. One cross stands for redemption and calls us to submission. The other stands for conquest. To which one do you bow?
September 25, 2020
In today’s curated news headlines; Christian leaders are speaking up about the Breonna Taylor case; Trump is authoritarian, and so are millions of Americans; the five electorates of 2020; German Church is losing priests and parishes; and more
Can Christianity Be Saved?
While many people are leaving behind evangelicalism, others are leaving Christianity altogether. Is Christianity killing itself in an attempt to ‘save’ the world? For Christianity to survive, the church must succumb again to death.
Immigrant Sterilizations Damage Health Care’s Integrity
News that women at an immigration detention center in Georgia were receiving hysterectomies without consent should rock us to our core. These allegations should cause all of us to question the safety of our health care system.
Civil Dissent: Can US Politics Return To It?
RBG was known for her civility yet she still wrote dissenting opinions on the Supreme Court. How can both dissenting opinions and civil behavior live within the same person? It used to happen all the time in US politics.
Pandemic Pushes 1.5M More Kids into Several Measures of Poverty
An additional 1.5 million children have entered a state of multi-dimensional, or more than one measure of, poverty due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a report found. Without further intervention, this number is expected to increase.
September 24, 2020
In today’s curated news headlines: People who have lost loved ones to conspiracy theories; anti-mask evangelical pastors; Gallup polls says world less tolerant of immigrants; trauma-informed ministry; and more.
Snakeskins and Metaphors
Like a snake shedding its skin, we may wish we could grow younger or change into different people. More often, our growth opportunities come more gradually. Whatever the timeline, we have to give up the old to move on to the new.
Sidestepping Palestine Won’t Foster Real Peace
The Trump administration has heralded a so-called peace accord between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. Palestine, which suffers the most from no peace, was urged to sign on. Here’s why the deal is bad for them.
RBG: Thank You for the Legacy, Inspiration
I never met Ruth Bader Ginsburg personally, but her life and legacy has had a major impact upon my journey. As a Black woman attorney, I may not be where I am if not for Ginsburg’s intelligence, legal acumen and courage.
Participation Up, Giving Down in Houses of Faith During Pandemic
While slightly more than half of the 555 faith communities surveyed reported increased participation during the pandemic, more than four out of 10 faith communities experienced a decrease in giving, a report said.
September 23, 2022
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Catholic voters, politics and the Supreme Court; ICE apprehends immigrants on church grounds; in a New York town the pandemic spreads from a church to the local jail.
Wandering Beyond Evangelical Captivity
Departures from evangelicalism continue largely over its alliance with a political agenda opposed to truth telling, compassion for those who suffer and equal justice. But where are all these ex-evangelicals going?
I Dissent: RBG’s Legacy of Defending the Powerless
Among the tributes left by Americans to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg on the steps of the high court was a votive glass cylinder with a portrait of RBG saying ‘I dissent.’ It’s the perfect tribute for the defender of the powerless.
Reaction and Response: Black, White Christians Diverge on Racial Justice
Intentionally oblivious. Cold. Unseeing. Failing the second great commandment. That’s how several faith leaders described a report showing a growing divide between Black and white Christians on whether the US has a race problem.
September 22, 2020
In today’s curated news and analysis headlines: Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the Bible; the 1918 pandemic; Is Christian community even possible now?; the state of religion in Vermont; wizard battles and demon circles revealed in newly-translated religious texts; and more.
Managing Conflict with Friends This Election
The last presidential election left friendships divided. As the US gears up for another election, we must begin now to see how we can minimize spiritual casualties. The Bible shows us how the church managed conflict.
US Food Insecurity Dropped Below 2007 Levels in 2019
US food insecurity declined again in 2019, bringing the total below 2007 levels, a government report said. Last year, 10.5% of U.S. households, or 13.7 million people, experienced low or very low food security.
September 21, 2020
In today’s curated news headlines: Supreme Court Justice Ruth’s Ginsburg’s life, death, and quest for justice; the latest analysis of white evangelical support for Trump; conservatives and liberals find common ground on Mississippi sentencing reform; and more
Find a Way or Make One: A Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Find a way or make one. That is what Ruth Bader Ginsburg did, and it is what she would do if she were here now. We must continue her legacy, using Justice Ginsburg’s example as a map.
People of Good Faith: Zach Dawes Jr
Zach Dawes Jr is managing editor for news and opinion at Good Faith Media, was managing editor at EthicsDaily.com from January 2013 to June 2020 and was on staff in two local Baptist churches prior to joining EthicsDaily.
Nathan’s Parable: How Greed Ensnares Our Churches
Nathan confronted David with an ingenious parable after the king committed sexual assault and murder. The parable highlighted David’s greed and desire to amass even more. It’s a lesson many of our churches need to hear again.
Children’s Book Highlights People of Diverse Faiths
Daneen Akers’ book, Holy Troublemakers and Unconventional Saints, is an illustrated children’s storybook featuring the stories of 36 people of diverse faiths who worked for more love and justice in their corner of the world.
September 18, 2020
Today’s curated news headlines include: How Catholicism has shaped Joe Biden’s life and politics; a wedding in a Baptist church turns into a superspreading coronavirus event; activists react to ICE officials forcing Muslims to eat pork; and more
Climate Crisis: What Can You Do?
The climate is rapidly changing, causing damage and irreparable harm. As the world faces the growing climate crisis, people of good faith are in a unique position to lead a global effort in climate care. Here’s what you can do.
Women in Church: Are They Being Heard Yet?
In some churches where women are supposedly equal and valued, they become invisible unless they fulfill certain roles or are of a particular age and stage of life. And women need to hear church leaders stand against wrongdoing too.
US Parents, Teens Tend to Affirm Same Faith, Practice
US teens tend to self-identify with the same faith tradition and practice many of the same faith expressions as their parents, a report said. Yet teens are less likely than their parents to say religion is important in their lives.
September 17, 2020
In today’s curated news headlines: Evangelicals for Social Action leave ‘Evangelical’ behind; a turnaround in church giving?; ‘Fifth Girl’ injured in 1963 Klan church bombing seeks restitution; and more.
Conservancy, Conspiracy and the Need for Rationality
Environmental groups are worthy of support. As they jockey for donations, their message makes little headway as many people refuse to accept scientific evidence for climate change but are ready to swallow conspiracy theories.
Nevertheless, She Preached: Celebrating Female Preachers
Walking into the Nevertheless, She Preached conference is like walking into an alternate universe. Designed for the needs of women preachers, especially ethnic and sexual minorities, this year’s conference launches online Sept. 20.