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The American church’s complicity in racism: A conversation with Jemar Tisby
In his new book, The Color of Compromise, Jemar Tisby surveys the racial history of the United States with an eye toward the innumerable moments when white American Christians could have interceded on behalf of racial justice, but did not.
Ronnie Floyd, Arkansas megachurch pastor, elected to head SBC executive committee
Ronnie Floyd, an Arkansas megachurch pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention president Ronnie Floyd has been elected to head the denomination’s Executive Committee.
An interfaith clergy panel models civil discourse in public conversations about tough topics
Can people debate issues such as abortion, gun control and police brutality without anger and division? The five clergy who make up Tallahassee’s “God Squad” say it’s possible because of the friendship and faith at the core of their long-running…
NIH director Francis Collins on why Christians must reconcile with science
Collins’ non-profit BioLogos takes concrete steps to educate evangelicals about science in a way that makes room for their faith. But as important, BioLogos has created a space for a group of more progressive evangelicals who feel an urgency to…
Ronnie Floyd named as EC president nominee
Arkansas pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention president Ronnie Floyd will be recommended for the presidency of the SBC Executive Committee, the EC’s presidential search committee announced March 31.
‘Unplanned’ box office: Controversial anti-abortion pic surprises with strong $6M debut
The R-rated pic scored the second-best start ever for faith-based distributor Pure Flix; tracking had suggested it would only earn around $3 million.
Liberty University scrutinized over fuel contract with Pentagon
The Defense Department signed a contract to buy jet fuel from Freedom Aviation, which is wholly owned by the university, in May 2017, according to the Daily Beast, and has since bought more than $400,000 worth of fuel from the…
Gospel choirs try to build racial harmony through song
The Community Gospel Choir of St. Louis is dedicated to bridging the black and white communities in a metropolitan area rarely associated with racial harmony. The diverse group aims to break down racial, cultural and economic barriers among its members…