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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.
Sharp Drop in Affirmation of Civil Rights Progress
Although 59% of US adults told Gallup that civil rights for Black Americans had ‘greatly’ or ‘somewhat greatly’ improved, that represents a 16-point drop from 2016 and an all-time low since Gallup first polled the question in 1995.
September 16, 2020
In today’s curated news headlines: an evangelical pastor urges conservative Christians to mobilize militias to fight liberals; a Maryland Episcopal church vows to create a $1M reparations fund; more than 1/3 of young Catholics will attend Mass less often after pandemic; and more
We’ve Provided an Easy Route from Rite to Wrong
Throughout Christian history, no such thing as ‘the plan of salvation’ existed. The effort to distill the gospel into a step-by-step profession of faith arose in latter-day revivalism. We’ve paved an easy path from rite to wrong.
Injustice and Idolatry – Twin Sins?
Jeremiah clearly joins his predecessors in calling out Judah’s two sins of injustice and idolatry. Is it possible these are not two separate expressions of human failure to realize true community, but two sides of the same coin?
Report: Pandemic Expands US Inequality
Inequality in the US has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, with lower-income and minority households more likely to not have enough to eat, pay rent or face unemployment, a report says.
September 15, 2020
Today’s curated news headlines include: QAnon, the conspiratorial white evangelical Christian cult; Salvation Army kettles out early due to dire need in face of pandemic; mainline Protestants not in the headlines this election season; and more.
Wildfires Set Skies Aglow, Hint at Apocalypse
Even in the San Francisco Bay Area, noted for its low percentage of church attenders, many are using religious language to describe the wildfires, smoke-filled air and a surreal day-long darkness with the sky above glowing orange.
Reaction and Response: Medical Bankruptcy Concerns Half of US
Half of all US adults are ‘extremely concerned’ or ‘concerned’ about bankruptcy resulting from medical costs from a major health event, a Gallup report says. Several faith leaders share how the report hits close to home.
When Melancholy Overpowers Suffering Souls
Suicide is often viewed by others as a moral failure, but it’s really, in most cases, the result of an overwhelming melancholy, which many of us do not understand and is lumped into an indiscriminate bundle labeled ‘depression.’