Juneteenth Is a Federal Holiday: Here’s What You Need to Know
Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrating the freedom of Black Americans who were still enslaved after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The post Juneteenth Is a Federal Holiday: Here’s What You Need to Know appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
Should the USPS Honor the Sabbath, or Amazon?
A long-simmering debate centering on the federal government’s intersection with Christian religious beliefs has once again reared its head. No, not abortion – mail delivery. The post Should the USPS Honor the Sabbath, or Amazon? appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Patriarchy, Purity Culture Are Blocking Efforts to Address SBC Sexual Abuse Scandal
As a scholar of evangelicalism, gender and American culture, I have seen how deeply ingrained aspects of conservative white evangelicalism force women to stay silent. The post Patriarchy, Purity Culture Are Blocking Efforts to Address SBC Sexual Abuse Scandal appears...
Pastor Plotted to Kill Thousands of Black People, Overthrow South African Government
A South African court has convicted a pastor of plotting to overthrow the government and to kill thousands of Black people in the country. The post Pastor Plotted to Kill Thousands of Black People, Overthrow South African Government appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Rapper M.I.A. Says She’s a Born-Again Christian After Seeing ‘Vision of Jesus Christ’
British-born Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A. says she is now a Christian after having a vision of Jesus Christ. The post Rapper M.I.A. Says She’s a Born-Again Christian After Seeing ‘Vision of Jesus Christ’ appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Pastor Kicked Out of Church After 11 Accuse Him of Abuse to Serve At Least One Year in Prison
A former Las Vegas pastor has entered into a plea deal after his church confronted him with allegations of sexual abuse and forced him out. The post Pastor Kicked Out of Church After 11 Accuse Him of Abuse to Serve At Least One Year in Prison appears on Faithfully...
The Real ‘Great Replacement’: When Resentful Whites Recruited Foreigners to Undermine Black Progress
The “Great Replacement” is real. But, in the U.S.it has never been about the recruiting of foreigners to undermine white workers. The post The Real ‘Great Replacement’: When Resentful Whites Recruited Foreigners to Undermine Black Progress appears on...
19th-Century Tabernacle Worth $2M Stolen From Church in ‘Brazen Crime of Disrespect and Hate’
Someone broken into the altar at a New York City church, stole a $ 2 million gold relic, and removed the head from a statue of an angel. The post 19th-Century Tabernacle Worth $ 2M Stolen From Church in ‘Brazen Crime of Disrespect and Hate’ appears on...
Philadelphia Pastor Accused of Child Rape Deemed ‘Danger to the Community’
A Philadelphia pastor is "maintaining his innocence" amid charges that he sexually assaulted young children, at least one of whom attended his church. The post Philadelphia Pastor Accused of Child Rape Deemed ‘Danger to the Community’ appears on Faithfully...
‘It’s Time to Die,’ Uvalde Shooter Salvador Ramos Told Schoolchildren Before Opening Fire
A fourth-grader who hid under a table as the gunman opened fire heard him say "It's time to die" as he entered the classroom. The post ‘It’s Time to Die,’ Uvalde Shooter Salvador Ramos Told Schoolchildren Before Opening Fire appears on Faithfully...
Pastor Admits to ‘Adultery’ With 16-Year-Old Congregant During Church Confrontation
Indiana pastor John B. Lowe II admitted to "adultery" with a teen before his church in a video that's gone viral online. The post Pastor Admits to ‘Adultery’ With 16-Year-Old Congregant During Church Confrontation appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Overtly White Supremacist Ideology Is Being Sanitized and Mainstreamed
Public discourse around the threat of white supremacist violence in the U.S. has become unavoidable in the wake of the Buffalo mass shooting. The post Overtly White Supremacist Ideology Is Being Sanitized and Mainstreamed appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
FBI Probes Attack on Taiwanese American Churchgoers in California as Hate Crime
The shooting suspect in the attack on a Taiwanese American congregation left notes that indicated "his real hatred of the Taiwanese people." The post FBI Probes Attack on Taiwanese American Churchgoers in California as Hate Crime appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Dr. John Cheng Hailed as Hero for Stopping Laguna Woods Church Gunman
Dr. John Cheng was the one fatality in what could have been an even more devastating mass shooting at the Laguna Woods church. The post Dr. John Cheng Hailed as Hero for Stopping Laguna Woods Church Gunman appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
God-Loving Matriarch and Devoted Church Deacon Among Buffalo Shooting Victims
Among the 10 Black people killed by a white supremacist in a Buffalo shooting rampage were a godly family matriarch and devoted church deacon. The post God-Loving Matriarch and Devoted Church Deacon Among Buffalo Shooting Victims appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Israeli Police Attack Christian Journalist’s Funeral Procession, Beat Mourners
Israeli police charged the funeral procession of Christian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and beat pallbearers who almost dropped her coffin. The post Israeli Police Attack Christian Journalist’s Funeral Procession, Beat Mourners appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Liberty University Settles Suit With 12 Women Over Alleged Mishandled Assault Cases
A settlement has been reached in a suit brought against Liberty University, accusing the Christian school of fostering an unsafe environment. The post Liberty University Settles Suit With 12 Women Over Alleged Mishandled Assault Cases appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Christians Likely Helped Run Half of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools
The U.S. operated 408 boarding schools for Indigenous children across 37 states or then-territories between 1819 and 1969 — half of them likely supported by religious institutions. The post Christians Likely Helped Run Half of U.S. Indian Boarding Schools appears on...
Nigerian Student Beaten to Death, Set on Fire for Critical WhatsApp Post of Prophet Muhammad
A female student in Nigeria was beaten to death and set on fire by fellow students who accused her of posting “blasphemous” statements. The post Nigerian Student Beaten to Death, Set on Fire for Critical WhatsApp Post of Prophet Muhammad appears on Faithfully...
Nigerian Gospel Singer’s Death Puts Christian Beliefs About Divorce in Spotlight
Nigerian gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu's death allegedly at the hands of her pastor husband centers Christian beliefs about divorce. The post Nigerian Gospel Singer’s Death Puts Christian Beliefs About Divorce in Spotlight appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully...
Christena Cleveland on ‘God Is a Black Woman’ and What Compelled Her to ‘Step off the Plantation’
When Christena Cleveland's "Disunity in Christ" was published in 2013, she was convinced she was a reconciler — a bridge to be stepped on. The post Christena Cleveland on ‘God Is a Black Woman’ and What Compelled Her to ‘Step off the...
On Race and Schools, Here’s What Americans Agree and Disagree On
There are real divides in this country on how to teach about race and racism, particularly on whether to teach about racism as a present-day phenomenon. The post On Race and Schools, Here’s What Americans Agree and Disagree On appears on Faithfully Magazine....
Pastor Sues Kanye West for Allegedly Illegally Sampling Sermon on ‘Donda’ Track
Kanye West was being sued by a Texas pastor for allegedly illegally sampled his sermon for a popular track on his 2021 album “Donda.” The post Pastor Sues Kanye West for Allegedly Illegally Sampling Sermon on ‘Donda’ Track appears on Faithfully Magazine....
How Should Black Churches Respond to the Fight for LGBTQ Rights?
In a "The Black Church and LGBTQ Rights" webinar, a panel explored Black Christians’ responses to the Equality Act and Fairness for All Act. The post How Should Black Churches Respond to the Fight for LGBTQ Rights? appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
Black Catholic Nuns: A Compelling, Long-Overlooked History
The 200-year history of Black nuns has been overlooked or suppressed by those who resented or disrespected them, according to one author. The post Black Catholic Nuns: A Compelling, Long-Overlooked History appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
Abortion Right Guaranteed by Roe Will Be Replaced by State Power if Supreme Court Adopts Alito’s Leaked Opinion
Politico published a leaked draft of an opinion, written by Justice Samuel Alito, that overturns Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The post Abortion Right Guaranteed by Roe Will Be Replaced by State Power if Supreme Court Adopts Alito’s Leaked Opinion...
Recent Violence Shows the Need to Teach More Asian American History
AAPI Heritage Month is a time for teachers and students to highlight contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans. The post Recent Violence Shows the Need to Teach More Asian American History appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
John Brown Raid on Harper’s Ferry and the ‘Untold Story of Shields Green’ (Video)
Nicola A. Menzie speaks with Dr. Louis A. DeCaro Jr. about his book John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry and the heroic role of Shields Green. The post John Brown Raid on Harper’s Ferry and the ‘Untold Story of Shields Green’ (Video) appears on...
How Churches Put ‘Heavy Burdens’ on LGBTQ Christians (Video)
Bridget Eileen Rivera discusses themes in her book, "Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBTQ Christians Experience Harm in the Church." The post How Churches Put ‘Heavy Burdens’ on LGBTQ Christians (Video) appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine
Bobby and Cheryl Love Tell Their Story of Faith, Family, and Justice (Video)
Bobby Love and Cheryl Love describe how a dark secret from the past nearly tore their family apart, as told in their memoir. The post Bobby and Cheryl Love Tell Their Story of Faith, Family, and Justice (Video) appears on Faithfully Magazine. Faithfully Magazine