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Bishop Budde Calls for Unity Amid Division In a January 21 sermon at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Budde urged Americans to strive for unity grounded in honesty, humility, and respect for human dignity. Addressing President Donald Trump directly, Budde appealed for mercy toward marginalized groups, including immigrants and LGBTQ+
After President Trump’s swearing-in, thousands of supporters gathered in the Capital One Arena. Some were asked what their hopes were for the new administration. Frustration Over Lack of Political Dialogue Trump supporter Palota voiced concerns over the lack of civil discourse between political groups. He criticized the Democratic Party, stating
A Call to Action Amid Rising Concerns A coalition of Black ministers has released a document titled “A Credo to Legatees of the Black Church Tradition” aimed at opposing white Christian nationalism and offering spiritual guidance to African Americans during the Trump presidency. Rooted in the Black church’s legacy of
The Center for Christian Virtue and Its Growing Influence In May, the Center for Christian Virtue (CCV), an advocacy group, hosted a “Prayer at the Statehouse” event in Ohio, symbolizing its rising political clout. With headquarters across from the Ohio Capitol, the group has successfully pushed for one of the
Historic Installation at Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Rev. Boise Kimber was officially installed as president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. (NBCUSA) during the denomination’s midwinter board meeting in Birmingham, Alabama. The ceremony took place at the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church, a historically significant site where four young girls
Initial Stance on Democracy and Political Contributions In the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, hundreds of corporations vowed to prioritize democracy over political influence. Many pledged to halt donations to the 147 members of Congress who voted to overturn the 2020 election or suspend all political contributions
Historic Cease-Fire Reached After 15-Month War On January 15, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani announced a cease-fire agreement between Hamas and Israel. Mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States, the deal aims to end 15 months of war in Gaza. The conflict has caused tens
The recent appointment of Cardinal Robert McElroy as the archbishop of Washington, D.C., has sparked debate about the Vatican’s direction under Pope Francis. McElroy, a progressive ally of the Pope, has been vocal on controversial issues, including immigration, LGBTQ inclusion, and social justice, leading some to question whether the Church
A Nomination Rooted in Ideology Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump has drawn significant attention for its connection to a hard-right religious movement. Hegseth belongs to the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), a denomination advocating Christian patriarchy and a theocratic state. Associated
Fear of Ideas Shapes Evangelical Upbringing Evangelical children are raised to fear not only sin but ideas challenging church doctrine. Secular influences like books, music, and television are often banned. One striking example is the prohibition of Harry Potter, deemed a gateway to occult practices. Evangelicals liken exposure to these
Fadi, a Gazan Christian, navigates life under the constant shadow of surveillance drones and shelling. Once a resident of a now-destroyed apartment, he endures long walks to work due to exorbitant fuel prices. The streets remain perilous, with robberies adding to the ever-present fear of missile strikes. Like many others,
In recent months, Kosovo has witnessed a wave of mass baptisms as ethnic Albanians convert to Catholicism. This “return movement” aims to revive a pre-Islamic identity and counter what supporters see as threats of religious extremism. Historically, Albanians were Catholic before the Ottoman Empire brought Islam to the Balkans in
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