Nationalism & the Tribal God It Creates
(WW) — Nationalism always leaves us more enslaved, not more free. This is true because tribalism always shrinks us — a smaller world, more selfish goals, deeper fears and more distrust of the other.
Speaking of Abuse: Baptist Press, Bible Scholars Grapple With Language (UPDATE)
(RNS) — As in politics, the entertainment industry, science and elsewhere, the world of Christianity is reassessing how to describe sexual misconduct, with an eye to owning up to the seriousness of abuse that was once dismissed as innocent or covered up.
Brunson Reaped Spiritual ‘Hunger’ in Turkish Prison
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (BP) -- Two years in filthy Turkish prisons reaped for pastor Andrew Brunson a spiritual "hunger, desperation and running after God" that he hasn't felt since his release.
Christian Leaders Call for Day of Prayer in Support of Impeachment Inquiry
(RNS) — More than 90 Christian leaders are calling for a National Day of Prayer this Sunday (Oct. 13) "for the truth to be revealed through the impeachment inquiry."
Religion in Public Schools Focus of Pew Study
WASHINGTON (BP) -- As courts deliberate the legality of religious activity including prayer and Bible study in public schools, many teenagers participate in or witness religious activity on campus, according to the Pew Research Center.
Christian University Leaders Meet to Discuss How They Can Diversify Their Campuses
NEWBERG, Oregon (RNS) — About 300 Christian university presidents, human resources professionals, faculty and administrators attended the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Diversity Conference Oct. 4-5, seeking ways to diversify their campuses.
At Caring Well Conference, SBC Leaders Hear Criticism of Abuse Response
DALLAS (RNS) — During a two-day gathering on sexual abuse, Southern Baptist leaders wrestled with questions of procedure and accountability some say the denomination took far too long to address.
10 Ways to Show Love to Your Pastor and Church Staff
October is Clergy Appreciation Month. Here are 10 ways to show your pastor and other ministers that you value them during this month (or anytime).
US Public Holds Dim Views of Clergy Ethics
When asked to share how often they perceive a particular group of leaders to act unethically, 59% of U.S. adults said clergy do so some of the time. An additional 10% answered "most of the time," according to a Pew Research Center report.
American Academy of Religion: What All College Students Need to Know
(RNS) — The American Academy of Religion has published a broad set of guidelines outlining what every undergraduate student should know about religion.