United Methodist Church Elects the Rev. David Wilson as First-Ever Native American Bishop
The Rev. David Wilson made history as the first Native American to be elected to the position of bishop in the United Methodist Church. The post United Methodist Church Elects the Rev. David Wilson as First-Ever Native American Bishop appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Christian Nationalism’s ‘Mission From God’ and the Political Influence of Its Master Salesman
Christian nationalism is a worldview that guides how people believe the nation should be structured and who belongs there. The post Christian Nationalism’s ‘Mission From God’ and the Political Influence of Its Master Salesman appears on Faithfully...
Chilling 911 Calls Reveal Anguish of Uvalde Shooting Victims as Hundreds of Cops Took 77 Minutes to Confront Gunman
It took more than an hour before hundreds of law enforcement officers from nearly two dozen agencies confronted the Uvalde school shooter. The post Chilling 911 Calls Reveal Anguish of Uvalde Shooting Victims as Hundreds of Cops Took 77 Minutes to Confront Gunman...
‘I Died That Day’ — Uvalde Teacher Falsely Accused of Propping Door Open for Gunman Speaks Out
Uvalde teacher Emilia "Amy" Marin questions why a Texas official falsely accused her of propping a door open amid the deadly school shooting. The post ‘I Died That Day’ — Uvalde Teacher Falsely Accused of Propping Door Open for Gunman Speaks Out appears on...
Here’s Why Ye Can’t Legally Sell His ‘White Lives Matter’ T-Shirts
Ye can’t legally sell his "White Lives Matter" shirts, designated as hate speech by the ADL, because two Black men own the trademark. The post Here’s Why Ye Can’t Legally Sell His ‘White Lives Matter’ T-Shirts appears on Faithfully Magazine....
White Conservatives, Racist Trolls Unleash Insults After Beto O’Rourke Visits TD Jakes’ Potter’s House Church
Some White conservatives reportedly are not happy with Black pastor TD Jakes for welcoming Beto O’Rourke to his Texas megachurch. The post White Conservatives, Racist Trolls Unleash Insults After Beto O’Rourke Visits TD Jakes’ Potter’s House Church...
How 5 Black Clergywomen Are Building a Network of Climate Activists
The Black Church-The Green Movement is training hundreds of pastors to educate their congregations on climate change and environmental racism. The post How 5 Black Clergywomen Are Building a Network of Climate Activists appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
‘Lowest Caricature of a Stereotypical Broken Black Man’ — Jamal Bryant Rips Herschel Walker in Sunday Sermon
Pastor Jamal Bryant took on Walker about one week before Georgia's midterm elections, from his pulpit at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church in Stonecrest, Georgia. The post ‘Lowest Caricature of a Stereotypical Broken Black Man’ — Jamal Bryant Rips...
Churches Are Breaking the Law and Endorsing in Elections, Experts Say. The IRS Looks the Other Way.
Federal law bars churches from directly involving themselves in political campaigns, but the IRS has largely its enforcement responsibilities. The post Churches Are Breaking the Law and Endorsing in Elections, Experts Say. The IRS Looks the Other Way. appears on...
‘Hitler’s American Model’ Author on How the US Influenced Nazi Race Laws
Adolf Hitler was fiercely anti-Jewish, and he and his Nazi followers fashioned race laws designed to deprive Jewish people of all rights. The post ‘Hitler’s American Model’ Author on How the US Influenced Nazi Race Laws appears on Faithfully...
Southern Republicans Want to Control Who Counts as Black in Voting Maps
The issue has quietly found its way before the Supreme Court, ensnared in a battle over the Voting Rights Act that could further gut the law. The post Southern Republicans Want to Control Who Counts as Black in Voting Maps appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
What We Can Learn About Resistance From History’s Black Abolitionists
Professor Kellie Carter Jackson discusses Black abolitionists’ shifting strategies before the Civil War and the lessons their resistance can teach us today. The post What We Can Learn About Resistance From History’s Black Abolitionists appears on Faithfully...
#MeToo Founder Tarana Burke on What’s Next for the Movement
Tarana Burke started #MeToo to raise awareness of how common sexual violence is before the tag went viral. Here’s what she sees coming next. The post #MeToo Founder Tarana Burke on What’s Next for the Movement appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Man Gets 86 Years in Prison for Murder of Pastor’s Pregnant Wife
A man found guilty of murder, robbery and other charges in the 2015 killing of an Indianapolis pastor’s wife was sentenced to 86 years in prison. The post Man Gets 86 Years in Prison for Murder of Pastor’s Pregnant Wife appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Sarah Jakes Roberts Apologizes for Black Church’s Promotion of Harmful Messages
Sarah Jakes Roberts has apologized on behalf of the Black Church for perpetuating messages that have harmed people’s mental health and self-image. The post Sarah Jakes Roberts Apologizes for Black Church’s Promotion of Harmful Messages appears on Faithfully...
Sports Analyst Chris Broussard Uses Hoops and Christianity to Address Needs of Young Men
Basketball analyst Chris Broussard is passionate about basketball also passionate about being a Christian and helping Black youth. The post Sports Analyst Chris Broussard Uses Hoops and Christianity to Address Needs of Young Men appears on Faithfully Magazine....
How Race Became the Central Issue in Many School Board Elections
Lower down on many ballots are local contests where race — and how it's taught in the classroom — is a hot-button issue. The post How Race Became the Central Issue in Many School Board Elections appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
Netflix Christian Horror Film Reuniting Lee Daniels, Mo’Nique Based on Real Family’s ‘Demon House’
Director Lee Daniels and actress Mo’Nique have finished filming "The Deliverance," a Christian horror film being distributed by Netflix. The post Netflix Christian Horror Film Reuniting Lee Daniels, Mo’Nique Based on Real Family’s ‘Demon House’...
Visions of Hell, Meeting Jesus, and Followed by Demons — This New Media Ministry Is *Not* Your Mother’s ‘I Am Second’
Delafe Testimonies, a new media ministry, has captured the attention of viewers worldwide — who have watched their videos millions of times. The post Visions of Hell, Meeting Jesus, and Followed by Demons — This New Media Ministry Is *Not* Your Mother’s ‘I...
Video: Christian Comedian KevOnStage Reveals Sudden Death of Brother Jason Fredericks
Kevin Fredericks, the actor and comedian known as KevOnStage, revealed the sudden death of his older brother, Jason Fredericks. The post Video: Christian Comedian KevOnStage Reveals Sudden Death of Brother Jason Fredericks appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Video: Bishop TD Jakes Passes Woman Thou Art, Loose! to Daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts
T.D. Jakes handed over the reins of his long-running Woman, Thou Art Loosed! conference to his daughter, preacher Sarah Jakes Roberts. The post Video: Bishop TD Jakes Passes Woman Thou Art, Loose! to Daughter Sarah Jakes Roberts appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Texas Set to Kill John Ramirez, Death Row Inmate Who Asked for Pastor’s Touch During Execution
John Ramirez, 38, convicted of murder, is set to be executed Wednesday, despite the objection of the local prosecutor. The post Texas Set to Kill John Ramirez, Death Row Inmate Who Asked for Pastor’s Touch During Execution appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Hyepin Im, Gabriel Salguero, and Al Sharpton Tapped to Advise on Faith-Based Threats
A new faith-based council was expected to advise the government on ways to better protect houses of worship against terrorism. The post Hyepin Im, Gabriel Salguero, and Al Sharpton Tapped to Advise on Faith-Based Threats appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Inspired by True Story of ‘Whipped Peter,’ Escaped Slave With Scarred Back
Apple is moving ahead with its Will Smith-led project “Emancipation," inspired by real-life enslaved Black American known as "Whipped Peter." The post Will Smith’s ‘Emancipation’ Inspired by True Story of ‘Whipped Peter,’ Escaped Slave...
Learn to Show Up Well in the Work of Justice (‘Join the Resistance’ Excerpt)
Faith-rooted justice advocate and activist Michelle Ferrigno Warren equips Christians to join Christ's restorative work in the world in "Join the Resistance." The post Learn to Show Up Well in the Work of Justice (‘Join the Resistance’ Excerpt) appears on...
News With Nicola: KevOnStage Loses Brother, Netflix Produces Christian Horror Film, and TD Jakes Hands Reins to Daughter
Christian comedian KevOnStage loses his brother, Netflix produces a Christian horror film based on true events, and Bishop T.D. Jakes steps aside for his daughter — this, and more, in the new episode of "News With Nicola." The post News With Nicola: KevOnStage Loses...
Brother Andrew, ‘God’s Smuggler’ and Founder of Open Doors, Dies at 94
Brother Andrew, founder of Open Doors, smuggled Bibles to share the Gospel with Eastern Europeans living under Communist regimes. The post Brother Andrew, ‘God’s Smuggler’ and Founder of Open Doors, Dies at 94 appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Dying in Combat ‘Washes Away Sins,’ Russian Orthodox Leader Says
Patriarch Kirill I, head of the Russian Orthodox Church, has gone one step further in its unconditional support of the invasion of Ukraine. The post Dying in Combat ‘Washes Away Sins,’ Russian Orthodox Leader Says appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Russian ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’ Protester Charged for ‘Discrediting’ Army
Konstantin Fokin was arrested and fined after he took to Moscow's Red Square with a poster citing the Sixth Commandment calling not to kill. The post Russian ‘Thou Shalt Not Kill’ Protester Charged for ‘Discrediting’ Army appears on Faithfully...
Netflix Faith-Based Horror Film ‘The Deliverance’ Inspired by Family’s Real Life ‘Demon House’
Director Lee Daniels and actress Mo’Nique have finished filming their "reunion" project, Netflix's Christian horror film “The Deliverance.” The post Netflix Faith-Based Horror Film ‘The Deliverance’ Inspired by Family’s Real Life ‘Demon...