“As you consider efforts to support Ukraine, we humbly ask that you consider the plight of Christians,” Baptist leaders from U.S. and Ukraine wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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Talked with Sarah McCammon📻 Kristin Du Mez Robert P. Jones - Hidden Roots of White Supremacy Jim Wallis Amanda Henderson, John Fea @briankaylor and Kevin M. Kruse about Trump's use of the Bible-- and how it differs from old school civil religion
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“As you consider efforts to support Ukraine, we humbly ask that you consider the plight of Christians,” Baptist leaders from U.S. and Ukraine wrote to House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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For Latino Muslims, Ramadan is a celebration of ‘Islam and Latinidad’ religionnews.com/2024/04/08/for… via RNS

After the 1992 Rodney King riots in South Los Angeles. Murray emerged as a calming presence and used his connections with political and business leaders to raise money for recovery efforts.
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Today’s solar eclipse, a rare chance to watch — with special glasses — the moon briefly blot out the sun — has become an opportunity for outreach by churches across the country. My RNS story: religionnews.com/2024/04/04/ecl…

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'This is the way we ought to talk about difficult issues: challenge one another, listen, accept the most persuasive arguments, and incorporate them into our thinking. The goal isn’t to beat the other side; it’s to synthesize and learn.' plus.thebulwark.com/p/how-to-think…

2. What is the religious significance of Monday's total solar eclipse?

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The April 8 solar eclipse, a rare chance to watch — with special glasses — the moon briefly blot out the sun — has become an opportunity for outreach by churches across the country. My RNS story: religionnews.com/2024/04/04/ecl…

The first-ever United Methodist Queer Delegate Caucus will be among the more visible changes when the denomination’s top legislative body convenes April 23-May 3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. religionnews.com/2024/04/04/ahe…

On the 56th anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., check out
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The April 8 solar eclipse, a rare chance to watch — with special glasses — the moon briefly blot out the sun — has become an opportunity for outreach by churches across the country. My RNS story: religionnews.com/2024/04/04/ecl…

Bruce Frank, former SBC abuse task force leader, joins crowded SBC presidential race religionnews.com/2024/04/02/bru… via RNS

T.D. Jakes mentioned briefly in suit against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. My RNS story:

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T.D. Jakes mentioned briefly in suit against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. My RNS story:

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NEW: The Episcopal Church has announced four candidates for presiding bishop. Read about them and the election process RNS: religionnews.com/2024/04/02/the…

Reported this beautiful story about Good Friday sawdust carpets, D.C.’s Maya Mam community and the Shrine of the Sacred Heart with wonderful photos from Amanda Andrade-Rhoades!

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This Easter is an opportunity for Black churches to welcome more visitors to their pews and try to begin reversing attendance trends.
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Seafarers live at the whim of the tides, said an Episcopal priest aiding crew members stuck in Baltimore. “What they’re not used to is being in one place for this long.”

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