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Sean Feucht’s ‘finale’ worship protest on the National Mall included more politics than usual

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 23:22:22 GMT

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Christian musician Sean Feucht's 'finale' concert for his worship protest tour was in D.C. Sunday and the event quickly shifted to a celebration for the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court.

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North Carolina Pentecostal church ordered to close after coronavirus outbreak

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 22:06:58 GMT

(RNS) — An abatement order was issued for the United House of Prayer for All People after an outbreak of COVID-19 led to more than 121 cases and at least three deaths.

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Ismaili, Ahmadi Muslims push national voter registration efforts

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:10:14 GMT

(RNS) — Voter mobilization efforts in US Muslim communities have long been characterized and led by Sunni institutions and figures. That's starting to change.

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Barrett’s faith views go beyond even many pro-life Americans’ beliefs

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:45:52 GMT

(RNS) — Barrett’s Catholicism strictly follows the Magisterium’s teachings that are at odds with most Americans' pragmatic philosophical leanings.

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My child with Down syndrome is not a political statement — and neither is Amy Coney Barrett’s

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:38:13 GMT

(RNS) — We stay mired in our polarized political corners if we view women’s choices primarily as political statements when they in fact reflect ethical decisions made in the context of social forces.

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White Christian America built a faith-based safety net. What happens when it’s gone?

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 17:43:24 GMT

(RNS) — Faith groups are quick to lend a hand when disaster strikes. But with organized religion fading, who will pick up the slack?

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Church of God in Christ presiding Bishop Charles E. Blake, Sr. will not seek reelection

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:09:50 GMT

Church of God in Christ (www.cogic.org)

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Soka Gakkai Buddhist group welcomes landmark 50th ratification of UN nuclear ban treaty

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:38:14 GMT

Soka Gakkai International Office for Un Affairs (https://sgi-ouna.org)

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Global Sisters Report provides view of sisters’ ministries through lens of the UN’s ...

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:09:14 GMT

Global Sisters Report (www.GlobalSistersReport.org)

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With 9 new electors, Pope Francis remakes the college of cardinals

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:48:17 GMT

(RNS) Over seven years, Pope Francis has gradually remade the college of cardinals, making it less European and more African and Asian.

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Pope names 13 new cardinals, includes Washington DC Archbishop Gregory

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 16:39:49 GMT

(AP) — In the surprise announcement, made from his studio window to faithful standing below in St. Peter's Square, Francis said the churchmen would be elevated to a cardinal's rank in a ceremony on Nov. 28.

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Attorneys for John MacArthur denounce headlines reporting a church outbreak of COVID-19 cases

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 23:20:52 GMT

LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Jenna Ellis, attorney for John MacArthur and Grace Community Church, in a statement said the cases shouldn't be characterized as an 'outbreak.'

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EXCLUSIVE: Trump, confirmed a Presbyterian, now identifies as ‘non-denominational Christian’

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 22:32:46 GMT

WASHINGTON (RNS) — A rare exchange about religion-related matters with a president who, while allying closely with evangelical Christian leaders, has spoken little about his own faith.

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There’s a theology driving Sean Feucht’s worship music protests — and it’s a popular one

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:53:12 GMT

(RNS) — What’s at stake aren’t just political and ideological differences but complex and deeply rooted theological commitments that have long been forming Christian identities.

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Photos of the Week

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 21:24:10 GMT

(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a variety of Hindu festivals in India, Nepal and Indonesia, a mourning vigil in Washington, D.C., and more.

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In Disney’s ‘Clouds,’ Justin Baldoni makes a teen cancer movie about joy

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 20:33:27 GMT

(RNS) — Justin Baldoni, best known for his role on the CW's 'Jane the Virgin', has modeled his career of late around Western culture's allergy to talking about death.

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COVID-19, food crisis give new life to ancient practice of gleaning

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:15:19 GMT

(RNS) — In recent years, gleaning has made a comeback as a solution to the problems of persistent hunger and the lack of fresh produce options.

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‘Pro-life Evangelicals for Biden’ signers face a fiery blowback

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:49:53 GMT

(RNS) — After Joel Hunter recently announced support for former Vice President Joe Biden, a local Christian radio station cancelled Hunter’s devotionals, hosts withdrew (or postponed) speaking invitations and a social media hostility barrage erupted.

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Six things you need to know about Pope Francis and gay civil unions

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:17:58 GMT

(RNS) — Pope Francis' comments about civil unions for same-sex partners in a new documentary have caused a stir. How to understand his positions.

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How Amy Coney Barrett could change the Supreme Court’s balance on religious liberty

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 23:03:50 GMT

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Micah Schwartzman, a professor at University of Virginia School of Law, said Barrett could end up furthering an understanding of the First Amendment he finds ‘quite disturbing.’

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