Alabama Revises Voter Form with Religious Oath, Lawsuit Ends
An atheist group asked a judge Wednesday to end its federal lawsuit against the state of Alabama since officials have revised its voter registration forms, which required an oath to God.
Thank God. Love Neighbors. Get Vaccinated.
Editor Brian Kaylor reflects on getting his second COVID-19 vaccine and recent polling showing that White evangelicals are the least likely demographic to get vaccinated. Thank God, love neighbors, and get vaccinated!
George Floyd’s Murder: Knowing What Cannot be Unseen
Wendell Griffen: We cannot deny what we have seen. But do we have the moral capacity to know what it means? Read full piece
Women & African Americans Now More Likely to Leave the SBC, But So is Everybody Else
Though data shows declines across the board, departing members aren’t going far. Read full piece
Why do Churches have Mixed Attitudes Towards the Arab Spring?
The attitudes of Christian religious leaders in the Middle East and North Africa towards the Arab Spring have differed. While these religious leaders in Egypt and Syria opposed the 2011 uprisings, their counterparts in Iraq and Lebanon have been supportive of the wave of protests
Christian Nationalism is a Barrier to Mass Vaccination Against COVID-19
While the majority of Americans either intend to get the COVID-19 vaccine or have already received their shots, getting White evangelicals to vaccination sites may prove more of a challenge – especially those who identify as Christian nationalists.
‘Love Your Neighbor’ & Get the Shot: White Evangelical Leaders Push COVID Vaccines
Several national evangelical leaders also are speaking out in support of vaccination. Read full piece
Pope Says ‘Lord of Money’ Leads to the Denial of the Resurrection
Pope Francis on Monday said the “lord money” has the power to lead some to deny that the Resurrection of Jesus happened. Read full piece
Faith Leaders Call for Elimination of Senate Filibuster
A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legislation.
Sen. Raphael Warnock’s Deleted Easter Tweet Reflects Religious & Political Chasms About Christianity
U.S. Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, as pastor of Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church, gave a sermon Sunday for Easter. But it was a tweet from the Georgia Democrat’s account that day that has triggered far more discussion about theology and politics and what it means to