Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died

Tony Campolo, sociologist and famed Red Letter Christian, has died

Religion News Service: Known as a powerful evangelist and social justice preacher, Campolo had long advocated that Christian faith can transform the world — and people’s everyday lives.

Texas board advances plan to allow Bible material in elementary school lessons

Associated Press: Texas’ education board on Tuesday advanced a new Bible-infused curriculum that would be optional for schools to incorporate in kindergarten through fifth grades, one of the latest Republican-led efforts in the U.S. to incorporate more religious teaching into classrooms.

‘Bonhoeffer’ bears little resemblance to reality*

Christianity Today: The new biopic from Angel Studios twists the theologian’s life and thought to make a political point.

Religious colleges that lean into their identity make gains*

Inside Higher Ed: Stricter Christian colleges seem to be experiencing enrollment increases as religious families become more wary of secular institutions.

Is there anything Catholic about the so-called Catholic vote?

National Catholic Reporter: In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive presidential win, two sobering trends about politics and religion are becoming clear: Religion doesn't seem to motivate Catholic voters, nor do views about abortion, an issue Catholic Church leaders have made a priority for decades.

We’re ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts

How to bridge our political divide? A pastor’s answer: Do unto others
NPR: Campaign lawn signs rarely bring people together from opposite sides of the political fence. But in the lead up to Election Day, some purple-colored ones in this Pittsburgh suburb did just that.

Pope Francis calls for investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide
The Associated Press: It’s the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip.

Enough with cutesy kids choirs. Let the little ones lead worship.*
Christianity Today: New children’s music resources go beyond holiday performances to cultivate a deeper theology and love of singing.

Cover-up of child abuse in Church of England tried to ‘protect the work’ of twisted theology
The Guardian: It’s difficult to face the fact that those who call themselves Christian can abuse, and hard to believe anyone thought silence was the right response.

We’re ignoring the power of religion to resolve conflicts
Religion News Service: Religion is here to stay. Rather than dismissing it as a hindrance to peace, we should consider it a potential catalyst for reconciliation.

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The Church of England is beset by shame and division

This county is the most religiously diverse in the U.S.
NPR: A stretch of New Hampshire Avenue in Silver Spring, Maryland is so packed with houses of worship, it’s been called the Embassy Row of Religions. But locals know it as the Highway to Heaven.

Memorize nearly 1,000 Bible verses? For these young Christians, it’s game on.*
The New York Times: The National Bible Bee competition, which is fast rising in popularity, demands feats of memorization that make the National Spelling Bee look like a game of tic-tac-toe.

The Church of England is beset by shame and division. Can it survive?
The Guardian: After Justin Welby’s resignation and the John Smyth abuse scandal, critics say a reckoning can no longer be avoided.

For Arab Americans and Muslims in newly red Dearborn, a mix of defiance, ambivalence, fear
Religion News Service: “The Arab community got their message across that we could no longer be taken for granted,” said one Christian and Palestinian American. “Even though we’ve paid a heavy price.”

Oklahoma schools superintendent mandates students watch announcement of new religious department
The Associated Press: Oklahoma’s education superintendent has sent an email to public school superintendents requiring them to show students his video announcement of a new Department of Religious Freedom and Patriotism within the state Department of Education.

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Cardinal cautions priests against lengthy homilies

Cardinal Arinze cautions priests against lengthy homilies

“A homily well prepared should last around 10 minutes. A university lecture of 45 minutes is for a different setting,” Cardinal Francis Arinze said.

Pope Francis: The poor ‘continue to wait’ for the Church, governments to take action

During his homily and Angelus address, the Holy Father repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the poor through gestures of care.

‘With God, everything; without God, nothing’: principles of a Catholic family business

Luz Maribel Jiménez shares her family’s guiding principles to inspire entrepreneurs who aspire to lead a business with values ​​and purpose.

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne: Great missionary of the Midwest

The Potawatomi gave St. Rose Philippine Duchesne the name “Quah-kah-ka-num-ad,” which means “woman who is always praying.”

Trump picks several Catholics for Cabinet: Kennedy, Rubio, Stefanik, Ratcliffe

The 45th and soon-to-be 47th president made more than a dozen announcements within 10 days of his electoral victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.

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