(Pew Research Center) Religious belief is key to many Americans’ political identities, but the public is divided on whether clergy should preach about politics from the pulpit. So, when pastors across the country addressed their flocks last fall, how did they discuss an election that many Americans viewed as historically important? A new Pew Research Center analysis finds … [Read more...] about Pastors Often Discussed Election, Pandemic and Racism in Fall of 2020
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‘God Bless Abortions’ Banner Hung on Statue of Jesus by Guerrilla Art Activists
(ChurchLeaders) On July 9, an activist art collective called Indecline draped a banner saying, “GOD BLESS ABORTIONS,” over a giant statue of Jesus in Eureka Springs, Ark. The collective said its reason for hanging the banner over the seven-story Christ of the Ozarks statue was to protest restrictions the state of Arkansas is imposing on abortion. “The project, entitled ‘God … [Read more...] about ‘God Bless Abortions’ Banner Hung on Statue of Jesus by Guerrilla Art Activists
Ed Litton Urges Southern Baptists to Pray as He Names Task Force to Review Executive Committee
Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) President Ed Litton announced Friday on July 9, 2021, that he has appointed a task force consisting of seven members that will oversee a third-party review of the SBC Executive Committee’s alleged mishandling of sexual abuse claims. The task force was formed by Litton as a result of a nearly … [Read more...] about Ed Litton Urges Southern Baptists to Pray as He Names Task Force to Review Executive Committee
The 9 Nations Where It’s Hardest to Be a Baptist
(Christianity Today) As thousands of Baptists from almost 150 countries gather online this week to celebrate their global family, a recent study finds 36,000 Baptist churches and 13 million Baptists in nine countries face significant challenges related to their faith and their daily lives. This represents 1 in 5 churches and 1 in 4 worshipers affiliated with the Baptist … [Read more...] about The 9 Nations Where It’s Hardest to Be a Baptist
New #NDAfree Movement Targets the Use of NDAs in Ministry
(ChurchLeaders) NDAs, or non-disclosure agreements, have been tied to many recent sexual abuse scandals, both within and outside the religious community. Now a worldwide movement is working to stop the misuse of NDAs, which activists say squash accountability, transparency and truth. On Wednesday, a “community of survivors, whistleblowers and activists” launched … [Read more...] about New #NDAfree Movement Targets the Use of NDAs in Ministry