The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s newest guidance about masks was about individuals; its advice for “communities of faith” has not been updated since Feb. 19 and currently does not mention singing.
A conflict over the extent of the Missouri Baptist Convention’s control over Southwest Baptist University leads to disputes over changes to governance documents, tenure denials and more. This article cites Word&Way reports and quotes Word&Way Editor-in-Chief Brian Kaylor. Read full piece
While Rep. Matt Gaetz’s behavior may pose legal troubles for him, it proves embarrassing to a religious movement whose claims ring hollow when championed by such a messenger. Worse yet, his views are emblematic of a dangerous belief system rampaging through the country and its churches.
Bishop Victor Phalana, the chairperson of the Justice and Peace Commission of the Southern African bishops’ conference, told Crux the bishops of South Africa support a two-state solution in the Holy Land. Read full piece
Tax records show gifts to three churches, two religious charities, a food bank, and more. Read full piece
As Tulsa pauses to mark the somber centenary of the Tulsa massacre in its Greenwood district, where Black Wall Street was located, Black people of faith are among those saying the time has come to repay as well as to remember.
The presidents of Southern Baptist seminaries went in what seemed to be the opposite direction, issuing a joint statement in November that disavowed what is known in academic circles as “critical race theory.” Read full piece
Country music singer Lee Greenwood's enduring patriotic hit “God Bless the USA” is the inspiration behind a new custom Bible. The “God Bless the USA Bible” not only includes the New International Version translation of the sacred text, but also copies of America’s founding documents
Hebrews 12:1, as seen in photos of the March of Silence in Montevideo, Uruguay, to remember those who disappeared during the military dictatorship from 1973-1985. This year’s event was altered due to coronavirus.
A recent graduate of Louisiana College says administrators used strict social media policies to censor criticism of the college. College officials say they are within their rights to protect the reputation of the institution. Read full piece