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New Research Challenges Traditional Assumptions About Homelessness A study from Case Western Reserve University is shedding light on a major but often overlooked cause of homelessness: grief and trauma. Led by Meagan Ray-Novak, a research assistant at the Mandel School’s Center on Poverty and Community Development, the study found that many individuals experiencing homelessness had
Texas health officials confirmed the first measles-related death in the state’s ongoing outbreak, marking the first such fatality in the U.S. since 2015. The victim, an unvaccinated school-age child from Gaines County, died while hospitalized in Lubbock. Officials have reported 124 measles cases statewide, with 18 hospitalizations. The outbreak, which began in an under-vaccinated Mennonite
Pastor Jamal Bryant of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Atlanta has launched a 40-day economic fast against Target. Announced during Sunday service on February 2, the boycott urges Black consumers to stop shopping at the retailer and divest from its stock. This initiative, supported by Ron Busby, President and CEO of the U.S. Black
A Journey of Faith and Perseverance Margaret Ann Mary Moore, a devout Catholic with cerebral palsy, has shared her struggle to receive the sacrament of confirmation after being denied due to her disability. In an article for America magazine, she details the barriers she faced and calls on the Catholic Church to improve accessibility for
Vital Health Services in Jeopardy Clinics worldwide are scrambling to secure alternative funding as President Donald Trump’s executive order halts U.S. foreign aid for 90 days. The sudden suspension, announced on January 20, includes a stop-work directive for all active U.S.-funded programs, with few exemptions. Organizations warn this move endangers millions reliant on life-saving medical
British lawmakers voted 330 to 275 last Friday to initially approve an assisted dying bill, igniting sharp criticism from Christian leaders and advocacy groups. The bill would legalize assisted dying for terminally ill patients in England and Wales with a prognosis of less than six months to live. A final vote required for the bill
Border Patrol agents face significant stress as they enforce contentious immigration policies. Often caught between political debates and public criticism, agents endure emotional challenges exacerbated by the dangerous and isolating nature of their work. Many feel misunderstood and vilified, leading some to conceal their profession from their communities for fear of backlash. Chaplains Offer Support
Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign signaled a strategic pivot, sidelining traditional pro-life priorities in favor of broader family-centric policies. According to Emma Green’s article in The New Yorker, “The New Pro-Life Playbook,” this marks a departure from decades of focus on overturning Roe v. Wade. Now, conservatives within Trump’s circle aim to integrate family policy
This story was originally published by Religion Unplugged. (ANALYSIS) This seems like a lifetime ago, but the 2004 election was actually a really interesting one in terms of religion and politics. George W. Bush was seeking a second term, and his Democratic challenger was John Kerry. The Republicans devised a strategy to goose turnout in
Heading into the busiest shopping season of the year, many Americans may find meaning and purpose while they’re picking up gifts for others and themselves. A Lifeway Research study asked 1,200 U.S. adults their level of agreement with 10 statements related to issues of consumerism and contentment. Most Americans find themselves with a mix of
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
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