Some have forgiven. Others are still trying. “I know I need to as a believer.” Source: A year later, families of the Charleston shooting victims still wrestle with forgiveness. – The Washington Post
Recently, a friend sent me a text after returning from church with his family. He had been a member of the congregation for two months and up to that point had been enjoying the sermons immensely. But then something strange happened that Sunday morning. One of the pastors, a young black man, decided to preach […]
Fifteen years ago this month, President George Bush imposed a moratorium on federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. It was controversial at the time, but in the years since the president’s decision has been largely vindicated. Source: Bush has been vindicated on stem cell decision – Crux
Source: Prayer on College Campus Nixed Because It Wasn’t in ‘Designated Free-Speech Area’ | Video | TheBlaze.com
President Obama greets Joel Hunter, senior pastor of Northland Church in Longwood, Fla., at the White House Easter Prayer Breakfast, April 14, 2014. A collection of evangelical leaders has formed a new group to stand in contrast to conservative Christians who have endorsed Republican nominee Donald Source: New evangelical group seeks to distance Christians from Trump
And it’s bigger than his problems with women, minorities and young people. Source: Donald Trump has a massive Catholic problem – The Washington Post
A group of parishes is preparing what could be the first step towards a formal split in the Church of England over issues such as homosexuality, with the creation of a new “ Source: Church of England parishes consider first step to break away over sexuality
The party’s convention gave voice to the religious principle of love as the root of liberal policies, a linking of policy and faith usually associated with the Republican Party. Source: For Hillary Clinton and Democrats, a Public Shift Toward ‘God-Talk’ – The New York Times
For those interested in how religious values influence political elections, this campaign season has been one for the record books. Source: Post and Courier
As a Jew, I practice Judaism. Is that a dim-witted statement? I apologize; it’s just that so many of our brothers and sisters these days make a point of telling me that, as a Jew, I ought to do this or that or the other thing. As Jews, thunder the young activists, we should embrace […]
