Trump’s Catholics and the gospel (RNS) — While he hires Catholics, there is nothing remotely related to Catholic social teaching in his actions. The post Trump’s Catholics and the gospel appeared first on RNS.

Rodessa Barrett Porter, Member of a Storied Gospel Trio, Dies at 94 The Barrett Sisters were a Chicago institution, known for their tight harmonies and joyful performances. She was the last one standing.

Trevor Moore – Time for Guillotines 2015 submitted by /u/BannedSvenhoek86

Harris preached against Trump on the good Samaritan, but the gospel is not red or blue (RNS) — ‘It is not enough to preach the values of compassion and respect,’ the vice president told a church crowd in Atlanta. ‘We must live them.’ That must apply to the Palestinian people. The post Harris preached against Trump on the good Samaritan, but the gospel is not red or blue appeared first on RNS.

Three Members of the Nelons Gospel Group Are Killed in a Plane Crash The band members were traveling on Friday to a performance when their plane crashed in Wyoming. Four others on board were killed.

What are the most gospel-y gospel songs or groups ever? Looking for wild pianos and organs, choirs going crazy, rave-up tempos, etc. I’m working on a musical with a large, satirical gospel number, and I’m trying to do my research. But most ACTUAL gospel music is more subdued than the over-the-top rave-ups we see and hear in movies. I know those crazy piano and Hammond duels with the choir going insane and the preacher doing backflips across the auditorium have to be based on…

Mormonism and the soft prosperity gospel (RNS) — The LDS Church doesn’t teach that God wants you to be rich. But it does promote a ‘Plan of Happiness’ that emphasizes your very own personal flourishing. The post Mormonism and the soft prosperity gospel appeared first on Religion News Service.

Gospel music…but without the gospel part? Bit of a strange question, but does anyone know songs that sound like black American gospel music but without a focus on God? The elements of black gospel music I enjoy are the choir, the way they sing and the instruments, but I’m not religious anymore so it’s not something I’d want to listen to. I’ve only found one song so far, and that’s Wou…

Indicting Trump’s gospel of truth (RNS) — It’s at the crux of his latest indictment. The post Indicting Trump’s gospel of truth appeared first on Religion News Service.