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Fearing COVID-19, Patients Avoid Hospitals
Our hospitals are cleaner and safer than ever, yet many vulnerable patients aren’t seeking treatment for congestive heart failure, heart attack or stroke because they fear catching COVID-19. If you’re sick, please go see your doctor.
September 1, 2020
In today’s curated news and headlines: The thin blue line between violent, pro-Trump militias and police; evangelical voters who are not voting for Trump; the shooter in Kenosha; Black Christians play a crucial role in athlete activism, and more.
No More Playing Around with Police Brutality
With athletes sending a clear message against police brutality, we watched one Black man get shot in the back by police while a white man shot and killed two people, walking passed police to drive home. Let’s end the hypocrisy.
Don’t Let Anxiety Fatigue Claim the Victory
Months of facing a global pandemic has left many of us experiencing anxiety fatigue. As we approach Labor Day 2020, may we rise above the chronic anxiety we all feel to create lasting changes that shape the future.
GOP Wraps Convention: Dark Day in US Politics
With Franklin Graham commencing it with a prayer, the fourth night of the GOP convention was filled with speeches, fireworks and music. That night, however, will go down as one of the many dark days in American politics.
August 31, 2020
Today’s curated news and opinion headlines include: Mike Pence rewriting a Bible verse to replace Jesus with the American flag; the role of religion in the presidential election; how Black Lives Matter is changing the Church; who sleeps better? Baptists or atheists?; and much more.
People of Good Faith: Cliff Vaughn
Cliff Vaughn is the media producer for Good Faith Media, where he has worked for 20 years producing documentaries, videos and podcasts.
Controversy Follows Pompeo’s RNC Speech
Another controversy embroiled night two of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 25 with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s brief appearance, breaking a longstanding tradition of diplomats not making partisan speeches.
After Tragedy, How to Move Forward in Life
Mental health issues are a matter of life and death. Our apocalyptic pandemic has been an accelerant on mental health issues. A new book details the grief faced by a congregation and a pastor when tragedy hit home.
While News May Be Bleak, Don’t Despair
The news is bleak. Near record-breaking unemployment levels. An ever-widening wealth gap. Black households making far less than white households do. And on it goes. Despite this news, we must rejoice in the God of our salvation.
August 28, 2020
Today’s curated news and opinion headlines include: Charleston Church massacre looms over SC hate crimes bill; White Christians should ask ‘What would Jesus Do?”; Religious tourism during the pandemic; Latin America churches and pastors hit hard by pandemic; In Australia, wealth, not faith, drives most students to religious schools; and more
How You Can Create Light in Dark Days
Butterflies. Hummingbirds. Cardinals. These new visitors to my backyard provide joy and peace to my mornings in these dark days. As the skies grow darker, what are people of good faith to do? Fight darkness by finding your light.
RNC Rhetoric Presents Trump as Savior
With a mixture of fear and Christian rhetoric, the Republican National Convention is depicting President Trump as the savior of the US and Western civilization. Expect to see more of this messaging as the election nears.
How Do Lord of the Rings, Revelation Differ?
J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, shows characters facing difficult times longing for their normal home life. It’s a comforting tale for us as we struggle with a pandemic and a longing to go back to normal.
August 27, 2020
Today’s curated news and headlines include: Evangelicals looking for answers online and finding QAnon; Buried Baptist history in Connecticut; Politics in Mormon Land; and more
Are We Erasing History – or Cementing It?
Critics claim removing Confederate statues is erasing history, but perhaps we’re cementing a clearer understanding of the original purpose of these statues and condemning it. Their removal is long overdue.
In COVID-19 Era, Back to Where We’ve Never Been
Thomas Wolfe said you can’t go home again. And the Israelites, according to 2 Isaiah, learned they couldn’t return to home as they had known it. So when we long to return to normal after COVID-19, it isn’t going to be the same.
Sharing Your Faith When Words Escape You
Many of us who want to share our faith go blank during conversation, don’t know what to say or fear being misunderstood. For a fresh approach to share your faith, consider the four simple points of The Way of Mission.
August 26, 2020
Jerry Falwell Resigns from University After Back-and-Forth Monday (United Press International) First Night of Republican Convention Marked by Ambivalence, Fear (National Catholic Reporter) Survey Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Congregations (Lutheran Reporter) Standoff...
My 9 Nonpartisan Actions Before Election Day
Voting is central to a functional democratic government. Our duty as US citizens is to participate in this foundational practice. Recognizing that, here are nine actions I plan to carry out between now and the November election.
How Evangelicals Became Easy Pickin’ for Politicians
By simply raising a few hot-button issues and employing related terms, politicians have learned they can attract many churchgoers to their causes like bugs to a lone light. How did this happen? Here are 3 things to consider.
You’re Wrong, Franklin Graham: God Was at DNC
Franklin Graham, popular evangelical leader and Republican political activist, decried the Democratic National Convention, claiming he watched ‘the absence of God.’ Here are 3 reasons his statement is absolutely wrong.
August 25, 2020
Today’s curated news and opinion headlines include: a Louisiana church offers sanctuary to protestors; the Falwells exposed in sex triangle, Jerry resigns as president of Liberty University; Franklin Graham’s niece speaks out against Trump; families confront the New Zealand mosque shooter; and more.
COVID-19 Hits Long-Term Care Patients Hardest
COVID-19 continues to spread across the US, but older patients in long-term care facilities have been hit the hardest. It is time we have a serious discussion about the risk our most vulnerable populations face during this pandemic.
3 Steps: How to Live When No End’s in Sight
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc across the world, and no one knows when the pandemic will end. How do we live under such circumstances? Here are 3 steps on how to face the daily scourge of the coronavirus.
Organized Religion: 5th in US Confidence Index
Organized religion ranked fifth out of 16 institutions surveyed in Gallup’s annual confidence index, with 42% of adults saying they have a ‘great deal’ or ‘quite a lot’ of confidence in religion, ending a multiyear slide.
September 24, 2020
Today’s curated news and opinion headlines include: false conspiracy theories spreading in America’s Christian communities; Joe Biden’s overtly religious campaign; Black Christians live out their faith by fighting for voter access; evangelical seminary condemns Black Lives Matter movement; and more.
People of Good Faith: John D. Pierce
John D. Pierce, executive editor/publisher of Good Faith Media, has served for 20 years as editor of Nurturing Faith Journal. He was previously managing editor of the Christian Index.
7 Truths Define My Progressive Faith – Part 2
Faith in the divine should not be a set of rules to recite, but an adventure to experience. With that in mind, I offer my four remaining truths that have shaped my progressive faith. What are you waiting for? Let’s go forward!
Faith Doesn’t Drive Violence; Hatred, Fear Do
After surviving the massacre of his village as a child, this imam should hate people practicing the Jewish and Christian faiths. He doesn’t. He would later learn hatred in one’s heart and fear of the ‘other’ drive brutality.