The Evangelical Who Got Fired for Promoting Vaccines
Christians are called to be people of truth. Dan Darling lost his job because he refused to “stay neutral” on COVID-19. Read full piece
A Church Camp Didn’t Require Vaccinations or Masks. It’s Now Linked to 180 COVID Cases, CDC Says.
An Illinois church camp for teenagers and an affiliated men’s conference that did not mandate masks or require attendees to be vaccinated or tested for the coronavirus have been linked to at least 180 COVID-19 infections, according to new report from the Centers for Disease
Mississippi Governor: Christians are ‘Less Scared’ of COVID
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves said Monday (Aug. 30) that he stands by remarks he made at a political fundraising event last week — that he believes Christians are “a little less scared” of COVID-19 because of their belief in eternal life.
Unvaccinated Pastor Who Almost Died of COVID Now Preaches the Importance of Vaccines
Last month, Pastor Danny Reeves was fighting for his life in the ICU at Dallas' Baylor Medical Center. He had COVID-19 and he wasn't vaccinated. Now, the senior pastor at First Baptist Corsicana in North Central Texas regrets not getting the shot earlier, and he plans
They Refused the Vaccine But Still Want Our Empathy. Can We Deny Them?
Those who took the pandemic seriously, and made life-altering decisions all along to protect others, are being asked to dig deeper into the well of compassion to ladle out another cup or two of sympathy. But for many that well is dry.
How a COVID-19 Order in Texas Launched an Unusual Religious Liberty Battle
Gov. Greg Abbott has long cast himself as a defender of religious liberty. Now, he finds himself accused of violating the free exercise rights of a Catholic group. Read full piece
Episcopal Diocese of Maine Mandates Vaccine for Clergy
The bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Maine mandated Monday that all clergy and staff in the diocese be vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of September. It is one of the first COVID-19 vaccine mandates for clergy in the United States.
Rep. Cleaver: Getting Vaccinated is “Act of Love” & Miracle from God
Calling the COVID-19 vaccines a “great miracle that God blessed us with,” Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) urged clergy to encourage vaccination. Cleaver spoke to Word&Way for the Dangerous Dogma podcast as the delta variant sparked a rise in cases in Missouri and across the country
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver on Faith & Politics
In episode 14 of Dangerous Dogma, Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-Mo.) talks about faith and politics as a United Methodist minister and U.S. congressman. He also discusses his experience on Jan. 6, attacks on voting rights, and the importance COVID-19 vaccination.
Back-to-School Time Influences Congregations’ Decisions on Masking & Meeting
The return to in-person school in many communities across the country means many houses of worship are grappling with whether children — especially those under 12 who do not have access to a COVID-19 vaccine — should be exposed to adults, vaccinated and unvaccinated.