Woke war: How social justice and CRT became heresy for US evangelicals
BOB SMIETANA, of Religion News Service, reports that the political ‘woke war’ has spilled over into US churches in a trend that will likely continue…
US Christian author Josh McDowell steps back from ministry after comments about Black, minority families
Best-selling Christian author and speaker Josh McDowell has announced he is stepping back from ministry after earlier apologising for comments in which he denounced the idea of systemic racism at a national gathering of Christian counsellors, saying Black Americans and other minorities were not raised to value hard work or education. McDowell, whose books include Evidence […]
US Christian author Josh McDowell apologises for comments about Black, minority families
RNS A best-selling Christian author and speaker denounced the idea of systemic racism at a national gathering of Christian counselors, saying Black Americans and other minorities were not raised to value hard work or education. Josh McDowell, best known for his book Evidence that Demands a Verdict and other books defending the Christian faith, gave […]
Race on the agenda: Tensions simmer as Southern Baptists hold key meeting
As the Southern Baptist’s Convention holds its national meeting this week, DAVID CRARY, TRAVIS LOLLER and PETER SMITH, of Associated Press, report on what could be a watershed moment for the largest Protestant denomination in the US…
Essay: If we’re rescinding Southern Baptist history, let’s undo our link to the Confederacy
In an article first published on Religion News Service, ALAN CROSS, Southern Baptist pastor and author, says that before turning back the clock on CRT Southern Baptists should rescind a May 1861 resolution aligning the SBC with the Confederacy…
Why some Christians in the US want Target to stop carrying a bestselling book of prayers
RNS A bestselling book on prayer has some Christians upset and calling on Target stores to remove it from their shelves. A Rhythm of Prayer: A Collection of Meditations for Renewal – edited by progressive Christian author Sarah Bessey – features a number of different types of prayers written by theologians, pastors and authors from various Christian […]
Black Southern Baptists seek more action on racism from seminary presidents
RNS The African American caucus within the Southern Baptist Convention has asked its denomination’s seminary presidents to do more to address continuing tensions about racism and critical race theory. The denomination’s Council of Seminary Presidents issued a statement in November declaring the academic theory that examines systemic racism is not compatible with the denomination’s statement of faith. […]