(BP) A court decision in support of a Kentucky photographer who declines to shoot same-sex weddings is a victory for religious freedom, advocates for the First Amendment right said. In an Aug. 14 order, federal judge Justin Walker blocked the city of Louisville from enforcing a law against Chelsey Nelson that requires her to provide her services for a same-sex ceremony if … [Read more...] about Religious Liberty Ruling for Wedding Photographer Commended
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Democrats Tap Array of Faith Leaders to Speak at Convention
(RNS) The Episcopal bishop of Washington, D.C., who criticized President Donald Trump after he held a Bible aloft at a photo op at a historic church in her diocese, is among the diverse group of faith leaders selected by Democrats to speak at their presidential nominating convention. Bishop Mariann Budde will deliver the benediction on Tuesday (Aug. 18), the second night of … [Read more...] about Democrats Tap Array of Faith Leaders to Speak at Convention
Jim Wallis Replaced as Sojourners Editor After Controversy Over Article on Catholic Racism
(RNS) The progressive Christian magazine Sojourners has replaced founder and President Jim Wallis as editor in chief and announced a new policy of editorial independence from the organization's advocacy work. The decision came after weeks of turmoil over Wallis' removal of an essay criticizing white supremacists within the Catholic Church, which led two staffers of color to … [Read more...] about Jim Wallis Replaced as Sojourners Editor After Controversy Over Article on Catholic Racism
Americans Prefer Watching TV, Movies Over Reading Bible During Lockdown
(The Christian Post) A new survey, conducted by the Pew Research Center, reveals that Americans are turning to TV and movies, rather than the Bible, to keep them occupied during the coronavirus pandemic. The survey, which featured responses from 10,211 adults, was conducted between July 13 and July 19. It asked respondents what activities they participated in on a … [Read more...] about Americans Prefer Watching TV, Movies Over Reading Bible During Lockdown
Christian Colleges: God Wants You to Wear a Mask to Class
(Christianity Today) At Christian colleges across the country, incoming students pledge to comply with biblical standards for belief and behavior. This year, the appeals to love your neighbor and advance God’s mission have been applied to public health guidelines too, as schools ask students to promise to disinfect their dorm rooms, limit social interactions, and wear masks to … [Read more...] about Christian Colleges: God Wants You to Wear a Mask to Class