Faith

(NPR) Christians the world over have been united in their revulsion over the killing of George Floyd by a white Minneapolis police officer, and faith leaders from across the theological spectrum have spoken out about the lessons they think Christians should draw from the incident. Many Protestant and Roman Catholic ministers have emphasized a Christian obligation to love … [Read more...] about Evangelical Christians Grapple With Racism as Sin

(The Christian Post) Popular Christian author Max Lucado took part in a prayer vigil in Texas Wednesday night amid the societal unrest in response to the killing of African American George Floyd.  Lucado, the pastor at Oak Hills Church and bestselling author of several books and devotionals, took to his Facebook page to post videos of a prayer vigil he attended in downtown … [Read more...] about Max Lucado Attends George Floyd Prayer Vigil, Calls on Americans to Turn to Christ

(Christianity Today) The American Bible Society says this is a time for Americans to hold on to the truths of Scripture, not just hold the book up as a prop. The 200-year-old Christian ministry, which focuses on Bible access and engagement, issued a statement following President Donald Trump’s recent photo op—brandishing a Bible in front of a Washington, DC, … [Read more...] about American Bible Society Responds to Trump Photo Op: Scripture Is ‘More than a Symbol’

(ChurchLeaders) The death of George Floyd at the hands of a Minneapolis police officer has sparked both peaceful protests and violence throughout the country, with some taking out their anger on the police. Many faith leaders are doing what they can to mitigate the tension and to support law enforcement as well as peaceful protesters—and in many cases, … [Read more...] about Faith Leaders, Police Pause to Pray Amid Protests