The religious ring inside the political circus
July 29, 2016
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How religion played a big part in the spectacle of the political conventions just ended.
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American Family Association still claims to represent the majority of families in the US
July 28, 2016
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The American Family Association (AFA) was formerly the National Federation for Decency. The organization is considered by many to promote a fundamentalist Christian world view. The Southern Poverty Law Canter has listed the AFA as a hate group since 2010 for the “‘propagation of known falsehoods’ and the use of ‘demonizing propaganda’ against LGBT people.” The most recent brand that the AFA has gone after is Hilton Worldwide.
The Atlantic goes deeper on coverage of religion with new hires
July 28, 2016
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The Atlantic announced today it’s planning to go deeper on religion with plans to hire a religion editor and an additional journalist to focus on religion, specifically in a globalized context.
UTO supports refugees in Rome
July 28, 2016
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In 2015, United Thank Offering raised $89,045.20 through the Advent Challenge which supported Episcopal Migration Ministries in opening two new resettlement locations and offering mental health services through all of the resettlement offices.
Rowan Williams calls on Britain to help the children in Calais
July 27, 2016
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The thousands of people living in Calais refugee camps, known as “the Jungle” (from countries including Afghanistan, Syria and Eritrea, include hundreds of children, many
Los Angeles Bishop to stand trial
July 27, 2016
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The latest development in a conflict that has involved multimillion-dollar real estate proposals, mass eviction, public protest and has left a congregation churchless, is the
Rock concerts and early bird specials
July 27, 2016
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“‘This is not your grandmother’s Episcopal church… but there are some wonderful grandparents at this congregation.” The Cleveland Scene profiles Trinity Cathedral’s dean, the Very
UK Government offers assistance to protect churches, places of worship from attack
July 26, 2016
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The “Hate Crime Action Plan” is a response to the alarming increase in racially motivated attacks since the Brexit vote a month ago.
Another week, another Convention invocation
July 26, 2016
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A week after Pastor Mark Burns raised eyebrows at the RNC with his opening prayer, last night the DNC was led in prayer by the
“Rabbi in residence” for Western Mass cathedral
July 26, 2016
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“With the Rev. Tom Callard I am pleased to announce the appointment of Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro as Christ Church Cathedral’s first “Rabbi in Residence” effective September 1.”
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