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In a recent webinar hosted by Baptist News Global, Mercer University ethicist David Gushee discussed his upcoming book, “Defending Democracy from Its Christian Enemies.” He explored the concerning intersection of Christianity, politics, and the erosion of democracy in the United States. Gushee noted that some Christians are increasingly hostile to democracy and have become infatuated
Americans remain divided on issues of race and discrimination, as revealed by newly released data from the Pew Research Center. In a recent survey, 53% of Americans believe that people not recognizing discrimination when it exists is a bigger problem, while 45% think that people seeing discrimination where it doesn’t exist is the bigger issue.
Regular church attendance holds a paramount position in shaping and deepening one’s religious beliefs and spiritual understanding. In a manner akin to the importance placed on attending academic classes for knowledge acquisition, consistent attendance at religious services plays a pivotal role in one’s journey of faith. Statistical evidence underlines the transformative effect of attending church
Activists are claiming a partial victory in their efforts to repeal a Nebraska law that allows taxpayer money to be used for private school tuition. Opponents of the law have gathered nearly twice the required number of signatures to put the repeal on the 2024 ballot. If the repeal succeeds, Nebraska would join North Dakota
Joe Kennedy, a former high school football coach in Washington state, has returned to coaching after a seven-year legal battle over his public post-game prayers. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that his practice was protected by the Constitution, but Kennedy is uncertain about whether he wants to continue coaching. He is due to coach his
There is an intriguing relationship between regular attendance at religious services and individuals’ subjective evaluations of the excitement present in their lives. Notably, a significant segment of the population, approximately 34%, abstains from participating in religious services, surpassing the proportion of those who regularly attend. Among this non-attending group, an overwhelming majority, roughly 59%, characterize
Pope Francis criticized conservative elements within the U.S. Catholic Church, accusing them of replacing faith with ideology and being resistant to change. His comments highlight the divisions within the Church, especially on issues like abortion and same-sex marriage. Francis emphasized social justice concerns and has faced criticism for his stance on divorced and remarried Catholics
A recent study sheds light on the diverse perspectives held by Black and white Americans regarding Confederate monuments. While both groups acknowledge the importance of addressing historical injustices, they diverge in their recommendations for handling these controversial statues. White Americans exhibit a range of opinions, with some advocating for the preservation of statues and others
Between 1946 and 1972, children attending Catholic schools across the nation eagerly anticipated each new installment of the Treasure Chest of Fun & Facts. These “treasure chests” contained illustrated narratives about the Catholic faith, tales of American heroes and saints from history, and captivating original adventure stories that conveyed Christian morals. Additionally, the children engaged
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of two Denver-area parishes and the Archdiocese of Denver, alleging that Colorado’s universal preschool funding program violates the Constitution by unfairly excluding Catholic preschools that seek to join the initiative. The legal action pertains to Colorado’s universal preschool initiative, which was established in 2022. This initiative provides eligible
At the tender age of 9, Matthew Blake Lovegood, penned their first song centered around Jesus, sparking a lifelong journey of songwriting. Uninterrupted by the passing decades, Lovegood, adopting the moniker Flamy Grant, continued to channel their creativity into songwriting. Fast-forward to the present day, where Lovegood, now 41 years old, stands in the limelight as
Butch Hartman, a renowned animator celebrated for creating the popular show “The Fairly OddParents,” has shifted his focus to inspiring young Christians with a faith-based series called “The Garden.” Together with his wife Julieann, who shares his Christian faith, Hartman embarked on this new project after his successful career at Nickelodeon. Hartman’s creative journey took
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