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June 2014

June 14, 2014
On average, church attendance is dropping in the majority of the congregations in many denominations. Some denominations,...
June 14, 2014
Although it was never supposed to, Christianity inadvertently played a major role in spreading racism...
June 14, 2014
Never before in post-independence India have political elections have created this sense of alarm and...
June 14, 2014
Last week HuffPo Religion's executive editor Paul Raushenbush wrote about a "stunning resurgence" of progressive Christianity....
June 14, 2014
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary will welcome prominent theologian and scholar Dr. Mark Lewis Taylor during the...
June 14, 2014
The reconciliation of science and religion is one of the most compelling tasks confronting religious...
June 14, 2014
David Brat’s victory over Rep. Eric Cantor was a shocker, leading to the lightning-fast unearthing...
June 14, 2014
A coalition of 90 religious, educational, health, women's, LGBT, and civil rights groups this week called...
June 12, 2014
Ask any wrestling aficionado about the greatest wrestlers from the last quarter century and one...
June 11, 2014
When David Brat defeated House Majority leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) in the Republican primary of...
June 10, 2014
As part of the 3 percent of Mormons who are African-American, Tamu Smith and Zandra...
June 10, 2014
As we enter a new century likely to be dominated by sweeping scientific and technological...
June 10, 2014
A recent Gallup poll notes that “a combined 75% [of Americans] believe the Bible is...
June 10, 2014
I am both shocked and fascinated by Americans’ religious literalism. One Gallup report issued last...
June 10, 2014
The first synagogue to take root in North America more than 350 years ago was...
June 09, 2014
When the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) gathers in Baltimore tomorrow for its annual meeting, they are expected...
June 09, 2014
Confession: I’ve been called a ‘ho’ before by a man that did not have any...
June 09, 2014
In the next few weeks, the Supreme Court of the United States will rule on...
June 07, 2014
Anyone born within the last 50 years would be justified in thinking that Jesus' teachings...
June 07, 2014
Introduction “It is only when we play our part that we can say to President (Jacob)...
June 07, 2014
Recently, in a sermon to his predominantly black congregation, pastor Jamal H. Bryant appropriated troubled singer Chris...
June 07, 2014
The memorial or homegoing service of Dr. Maya Angelou. You can see the official program...
June 06, 2014
by Verdell WrightR3 ContributorComments from a well-known preacher, Rev. Jamal Bryant, set the internet ablaze...
June 06, 2014
by Andre E. Johnson R3 Editor   Anthony B. Pinn and Benjamin Valentin, Editors, Creating...
June 06, 2014
Yesterday I saw a doctrine. I'm at the annual Hampton University Ministers' Conference in Virginia,...
June 06, 2014
In a recent sermon posted on YouTube called, “I’m My Enemy’s Worst Nightmare,” Dr. Jamal H....
June 05, 2014
I grew up in church culture. Most of what I recall from those early childhood...
June 05, 2014
by Peter GathjeR3 ContributorSome mornings at Manna House are mostly ordinary.  I arrive at 6:40a.m., and...
June 05, 2014
What is the prevailing belief system in America? While some will argue that Christianity is...
June 05, 2014
Thou shalt not steal another pastor’s sermon?Recent cases of high-profile pastors who have been accused...
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