Amazon Pulls Auschwitz ‘Christmas Ornaments’ After Protest
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Amazon said Monday it has removed "Christmas ornaments" and other merchandise bearing the images of Auschwitz that had been available on its online site.
Avoiding Eyepiece Vision
Sunday night services meant our church’s youth choir sat in the choir loft to sing and stay visible throughout the rest of the service. Once, a friend’s father complained to my parents afterwards over my behavior. And this time at least, it was completely innocent.
Joanne Rogers: On Her Husband Fred Rogers’ Commitment to Prayer, Church, Children
(RNS) — At “91 and a half,” Joanne Rogers remains a devoted advocate for the legacy of her late husband. Fred Rogers’ widow shared churchgoing traditions and a love for music with her husband, depicted in the new movie, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.”
‘The Report’ Is a Real Step Toward Truth and Reconciliation on Torture
A congregation seeking justice for the tortured and the torturers have had their prayer answered by an unlikely source: Hollywood, writes Seth Kaper-Dale.
Museum of the Bible Displays Medieval Hebrew Pentateuch
(RNS) — A rare medieval Pentateuch manuscript that had been in private collections for years will go on display Friday (Nov. 8) at the Museum of the Bible.
Popular Christian Comedian Cancels Netflix Special, Tour After Sexual Harassment Allegations
(RNS) — John Crist’s upcoming Netflix holiday special is on hold and the remainder of his current tour canceled after allegations the popular comedian has used his celebrity status and Christian reputation to sexually harass women.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Marks 65 Years of Worldwide Sports Ministry
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sixty-five years ago, a young basketball coach wondered why athletes endorsed products like shaving cream and cigarettes, but not a Christian lifestyle. That insight became the backbone for Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Harriet Tubman, in Movie and Real Life, Guided by Faith in Fight for Freedom
(RNS) — “God don’t mean people to own people.” That simple statement, uttered by Cynthia Erivo in the title role of "Harriet," a new movie about Harriet Tubman, reveals a truth long known by scholars of the woman dubbed “Moses.”
Kirk Franklin to Boycott Dove Awards, Says Comments About Race Were Cut From Speech
(RNS) — Prominent gospel musician Kirk Franklin says he will boycott the Christian music Dove Awards, citing frustrations with the Gospel Music Association and Trinity Broadcasting Network for editing his past acceptance speeches to remove mentions of race and police shootings.
TobyMac’s 21-Year-Old Son, Aspiring Rapper Truett Foster McKeehan, Dies
(USA Today) — Truett Foster McKeehan, the oldest son of Christian rapper TobyMac, died Oct. 23 in Nashville, a representative confirmed to the USA TODAY Network - Tennessee. He was 21.