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Skye Perryman: There’s No Way Out of This But Through

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Skye Perryman: There’s No Way Out of This But Through State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Skye Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward about the legal limitations to many of the executive orders and policy changes from the incoming administration. The post Skye Perryman: There’s No Way Out of This But Through appeared first on RNS.

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Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

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Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? (AP) — The violence comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure from his far-right allies after agreeing to the truce and hostage-prisoner exchange with the Hamas militant group. The post Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire? appeared first on RNS.

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In India, Catholic women evangelists live up to Pope Francis’ call for female leadership

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In India, Catholic women evangelists live up to Pope Francis’ call for female leadership MEGHALAYA, India (RNS) — In this area’s matrilineal culture, women have taken on new responsibilities in Catholic churches in the region, acting as catechists, leading parish councils and shaping pastoral life as spiritual counselors. The post In India, Catholic women evangelists live up to Pope Francis’ call for female leadership appeared first…

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Nigerian pastor William F. Kumuyi prayed for Trump — now has some advice for him

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Nigerian pastor William F. Kumuyi prayed for Trump — now has some advice for him (RNS) — The Pentecostal preacher, who leads one of the world’s largest congregations, hopes American Christians and the new president will work to make the world a better place — rather than focusing on America alone. The post Nigerian pastor William F. Kumuyi prayed for Trump — now has some advice for him appeared first on RNS.

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Two churches, two races, one pastor. Can they become one congregation?

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Two churches, two races, one pastor. Can they become one congregation? WHEATON, Ill. (Chronicle of Philanthropy) — An unusual partnership between a Black Baptist church and a white Presbyterian church, born out of need, has become an experiment in bridging America’s racial divides. The post Two churches, two races, one pastor. Can they become one congregation? appeared first on RNS.

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After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up

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After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up (RNS) — In less than four months, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church has doled out more than $3.5 million in rent support to hundreds of people who have walked through its doors. The post After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up appeared first on RNS.

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Taking a second COVID-era loan is proving costly to some faith groups

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Taking a second COVID-era loan is proving costly to some faith groups (RNS) — Jewish Voice for Peace is one of at least five nonprofits, including three groups critical of Israel, to run afoul with federal officials over the rules about political involvement and Paycheck Protection Program loans. The post Taking a second COVID-era loan is proving costly to some faith groups appeared first on RNS.

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Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

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Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants WASHINGTON (AP) — Referencing Trump’s belief that he was saved by God from assassination, the Right Rev. Mariann Budde said, “You have felt the providential hand of a loving God. In the name of our God, I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now.” The post Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have…

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Cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee appeals to younger generation while embracing traditions

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Cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee appeals to younger generation while embracing traditions (The Conversation) — Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain. The post Cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee appeals to younger generation while embracing traditions appeared first on RNS.

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10 years after Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white

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10 years after Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white (The Conversation) — When satire targets marginalized groups, it risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes rather than challenging them. The post 10 years after Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white appeared first on RNS.

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Research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role in attitudes toward Christian nationalism

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Research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role in attitudes toward Christian nationalism (The Conversation) — Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political tribalism. The post Research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role in attitudes toward Christian nationalism appeared first on RNS.

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