by Zach Dawes Jr | May 1, 2023 | Feature-, News
Most U.S. Protestants still say tithing is a biblical command even though there are fewer who affirm this view, according to a LifeWay Research report published April 25. When asked, “Is tithing a biblical command that still applies today?” 77% said “yes,” which is a...
by John D. Pierce | Apr 25, 2023 | Feature, Opinion
Community respect for Roy McCall was obvious in Pam’s Restaurant on the edge of Hartsville, South Carolina. Warm greetings of “Hi, Mr. Roy” came from staff and patrons who served and consumed “countrified” cuisine. The expansive farming land in and around his hometown...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 12, 2023 | Feature-, News
Around one in four U.S. adults plan to scale back their philanthropic contributions in 2023, according to a report published March 30 by Dunham and Company, a faith-based non-profit fundraising, marketing and consulting agency based in Plano, Texas. While most 2022...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 11, 2023 | Feature-, News
Religious charitable organizations are seen by U.S. adults as the most trustworthy and transparent philanthropic entities, according to a report published April 6 by Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. “What Americans Think About Philanthropy”...
by Zach Dawes Jr | Apr 3, 2023 | Feature-, News
Donations from Muslims around the world have enabled the United Nations to assist around six million forcibly displaced persons in recent years, according to a report published March 24 by UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. The Refugee Zakat Fund, officially...