by Jack Jenkins and Adelle M. Banks WASHINGTON (RNS) A long-simmering debate between liberal and conservative Christian faith leaders came to a head during a panel session at a Religion News Association conference on Thursday (April 22), with a former Obama White House faith adviser blaming an evangelical Christian adviser to former President Donald Trump for quickening the … [Read more...] about Obama Faith Adviser Accuses Trump Counterpart of Laying Spiritual Groundwork for Capitol Insurrection
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‘Beyond Seriously’: Trump Considering Presidential Run In 2024
(WTRF) Former President Donald Trump says he’s “beyond seriously” considering running for president in 2024. “Are you running again in 2024? What are the odds?” Fox News host Sean Hannity asked Trump during an hour-long interview from the former president’s Mar-A-Lago golf club in Florida. “I am looking at it very seriously, beyond seriously,” Trump proclaimed. … [Read more...] about ‘Beyond Seriously’: Trump Considering Presidential Run In 2024
Faith Leaders Hope Chauvin Verdict Lifts Racial Justice Work
By DAVID CRARY and LUIS ANDRES HENAO Associated Press (AP) Faith leaders in Minnesota and across the United States expressed hope that their advocacy work for racial justice will gain momentum from the guilty verdict rendered against Derek Chauvin, the former police officer convicted of killing George Floyd. “It’s very encouraging for our overall work around racial … [Read more...] about Faith Leaders Hope Chauvin Verdict Lifts Racial Justice Work
CT House Passes Bill Ending Religious Vaccine Exemption
By SUSAN HAIGH Associated Press (AP) The Connecticut House of Representatives passed a contentious bill early Tuesday that would end the state's long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools, beginning with the 2022 school year. The 90-53 vote in the Democratic-controlled chamber came just before 3 a.m. after more than 16 hours of debate. … [Read more...] about CT House Passes Bill Ending Religious Vaccine Exemption
As Mask Mandates End, Oregon Bucks Trend With Permanent Rule
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) As states around the country lift COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to go the opposite direction — and many residents are fuming about it. A top health official is considering indefinitely extending rules requiring masks and social distancing in all businesses in the state. The proposal would keep the rules in place until they are “no longer … [Read more...] about As Mask Mandates End, Oregon Bucks Trend With Permanent Rule