Coronavirus response: In the US, faith activism amid pandemic spans causes and denominations
ELANA SCHOR, of Associated Press, reports on how Christian faith activists in the US are helping and advocating for the marginalised during the coronavirus emergency…
Essay: Truth, unity and solidarity – Three prerequisites to reopening America
JIM WALLIS, founder of US-based Christian social justice organisation Sojourners, looks at the three Biblical principles which need to be in place so lockdown restrictions can be ended…
ESSAY: HOW WE CAN USE THE CURRENT CRISIS IN POLITICS AND CHRISTIANITY TO RECLAIM JESUS
In an excerpt from his latest book – ‘Christ in Crisis: Why We Need to Reclaim Jesus’, Sojourners’ founder Rev JIM WALLIS argues that the current crisis in the US represents an opportunity to reconnect to “the person and teachings of Jesus”…
US: FAITH GROUPS CELEBRATE HOLIDAY SEASON BY DESCENDING ON THE BORDER
JACK JENKINS reports on how politics have changed the way a 25-year-old Christmas tradition was held at the US-Mexican border…
LIFE’S TOUGH QUESTIONS: WE TOO WERE STRANGERS ONCE – WHY CHRISTIANS SHOULD CARE FOR REFUGEES
In an article first published in Lausanne Global Analysis, author CINDY M WU looks at what the Bible says about helping refugees…
US: NEWLY FAMOUS, BISHOP MICHAEL CURRY WALKS A FINE LINE IN POLITICAL FRAY
JACK JENKINS, of Religion News Service, reports…
THE INTERVIEW: JIM WALLIS
Internationally renowned author, preacher, faith-based activist and social commentator, Jim Wallis, is in Australia to launch his latest book, God’s Politics: Why the American Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It. The 57-year-old spoke to DAVID ADAMS…