by Adelle M. Banks and Alejandra Molina (RNS) Commemorations of the life of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. look different this year, with few in-person opportunities to preach, pray and volunteer amid the coronavirus pandemic. But many online gatherings that mark his birthday on Friday (Jan. 15) and the holiday in his honor on Monday will apply his messages of years ago … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Jr. Faith Events Continue in Time of COVID-19 and Capitol Chaos
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An Unholy Alliance: Christianity and Nationalism
(ChurchLeaders) The world watched supporters of President Trump breach police barricades and force their way into the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6. In addition to the Trump flags, those watching the news also saw rioters carrying signs that said “Jesus Saves” and “Jesus 2020.” An image that likely won’t be forgotten anytime soon is a person who made it into the Senate … [Read more...] about An Unholy Alliance: Christianity and Nationalism
Faith Leaders Denounce Megachurch Pastor Who Cursed Those Who ‘Stole the Election’ from Trump
(Christian Headlines) One Kentucky megachurch pastor has come under fire after he called for a curse against those who – he says – “stole” the 2020 presidential election from President Trump, The Christian Post reports. During a worship service on Sunday, Rev. Bob Rodgers of Evangel World Prayer Center in Louisville made the remarks as he led his congregation in … [Read more...] about Faith Leaders Denounce Megachurch Pastor Who Cursed Those Who ‘Stole the Election’ from Trump
LA Clergy Look to Hold City Officials Responsible for Allowing Sean Feucht’s Skid Row Event
by Alejandra Molina LOS ANGELES (RNS) At a virtual news conference on Wednesday (Jan. 13), the Rev. Stephen "Cue" Jn-Marie of the advocacy group Clergy for Black Lives condemned a pair of Los Angeles homeless outreach events on Dec. 30 and 31 by a group of conservative Christians led by musician Sean Feucht. Jn-Marie — who founded The Row, or “The Church … [Read more...] about LA Clergy Look to Hold City Officials Responsible for Allowing Sean Feucht’s Skid Row Event
James Clyburn to Propose Designating ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ as the National Hymn
by Adelle M. Banks (RNS) House Majority Whip James Clyburn plans to introduce legislation to designate the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing," long a staple in the Black community, as the country’s national hymn. “To make ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ a national hymn, would be an act of bringing the country together,” reads a Tuesday (Jan. 12) tweet from @WhipClyburn. “The … [Read more...] about James Clyburn to Propose Designating ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ as the National Hymn