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This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. PHILADELPHIA — The Bible protects against what the U.S. surgeon general has termed an “epidemic of loneliness” as harmful to health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in releasing its latest chapter of the 2024 State of the Bible. Bible engagement,
Trauma-informed care is increasingly influencing spiritual direction as religious leaders respond to the prevalence of spiritual trauma and abuse. Over the past decade, seminaries have incorporated these methods into clinical pastoral education, aiming to make congregations safer and more supportive spaces. Lisa Taylor, a soul-care practitioner with the CHRIS 180 Institute for Spiritual Health, emphasizes
The Biden administration announced a significant expansion of contraception access under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A new rule will require insurance companies to cover over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives without a prescription or additional costs. The administration introduced this measure in response to the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, aiming to improve
Congregants at Conetoe Chapel Missionary Baptist Church doubted Pastor Richard Joyner’s idea of farming for health and self-sufficiency. Conetoe, a small, predominantly Black community, lacked a grocery store and faced widespread poverty. Despite initial skepticism, Joyner’s initiative flourished, leading to the creation of the Conetoe Family Life Center in 2007. The center now produces 1,500
Before we consider Pillar #2 of the Project 2025 goals, there are a handful of really big ideas either directly mentioned in the Project 2025 policy manual or that can be directly tied to the clearly stated objectives of Pillar #1. Our dive into Pillar #1 would be incomplete if we left these out, so
Haleign Baker’s story is one of resilience and recovery. At just 22, Baker has lived through a turbulent past filled with addiction, violence, and imprisonment. Today, she finds solace at Dove Recovery House for Women, a sanctuary for women battling addictions. Sitting comfortably in an armchair, Baker reflects on her chaotic childhood, marked by domestic
Project 2025 is built around four foundational pillars that aim to reshape the American government and society according to conservative values. These pillars include: “Restoring the Family as the Centerpiece of American Life,” which focuses on promoting traditional family structures; “Dismantling the Administrative State,” which seeks to limit the power of federal agencies; “Defending Sovereignty,
Craig Story, a professor at Gordon College in New England, leads a small team of undergraduate students conducting advanced cancer research using immunofluorescence microscopy. This technique involves staining tumor samples from lab mice to analyze the distribution of specific proteins, with the ultimate goal of understanding the reasons behind cancer development and treatment responses. Despite
Young Evangelicals for Climate Action (YECA) is mobilizing students from six Christian colleges to canvass for climate votes, advocating the message, “Love God, Love Your Neighbor, Vote for Climate!” This marks YECA’s first in-person campus campaign since its 2012 founding. Despite prevailing skepticism among U.S. evangelicals, the campaign encourages evangelical communities to link the climate
Amidst intensifying conflict between Israel and Hamas, Sheba Medical Center near Tel Aviv has developed a unique solution for maintaining operations. As missile attacks increase, the hospital plays a critical role in providing care to soldiers and civilians while facing the challenge of being a potential target. Sheba Medical Center Goes Underground Six floors beneath
A recent Lifeway Research study revealed that while opioid abuse continues to devastate communities across the United States, many churches are offering less support for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. This decline in church involvement is concerning, given that the opioid epidemic has led to record-breaking death tolls, with 82,000 opioid-related deaths in 2022 alone.
Young Americans Concerned About Affording Parenthood Despite Nation’s Wealth A growing number of young Americans are worried they cannot afford to have children despite living in one of the world’s wealthiest nations. MassMutual’s latest Consumer Spending & Saving Index reveals that 23% of childless millennials and Gen Z adults do not plan on becoming parents,
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