Crossroads Podcast: Newsweek’s ‘Incomplete’ On Christian College ‘Canceling’

Let’s say that you know a teacher at a Catholic school that, when accepting this job, this person signed a contract in which he agreed to defend the doctrines detailed in the Catholic Catechism or, at the very least, not to oppose them in public. After several years of work, this teacher decided that gender is a social construct and that she was a woman trapped in a man’s body and began to transition into life as a woman. The school then declined to renew the teacher’s contract. Was that teacher canceled?

‘God Gave Rock and Roll to You’: Tracing The Roots Of Contemporary Christian Rock

The history of the soundtrack of American evangelical culture is profiled in the new book, “God Gave Rock & Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music” by Leah Payne, Associate Professor of American Religious History at Portland Seminary. Payne, as a Pentecostal pastor’s daughter in a working-class town in rural Oregon, grew up with this music and later married an aspiring CCM artist.

Books, ChristianityBrian BrombergerJune 19, 2024Brian Bromberger, religion, BLM, books, music, art and musicComment

6 Books About The Black Experience With A Connection To Faith

Reading books about African Americans during the month of February has become an essential practice for promoting empathy, understanding and appreciation for what Blacks have contributed to American society. This is not just true of political, cultural and entertainment figures, but also ones that were central to religion.

Books, North America, ReligionClemente LisiFebruary 16, 2024Clemente Lisi, books, religion, Black History Month, Black Lives Matter, BLM, Civil Rights MovementComment

NBA’s Jonathan Isaac Seeks ‘Identity In God,’ Not Basketball

Initially, a symbolic gesture against racism, taking the knee evolved into a collective action. Orlando Magic’s power forward Jonathan Isaac chose a different path. Throughout 2020, he made a choice not to take a knee or wear a BLM shirt. This placed him among the few athletes who opted to stand during the national anthem.

What Unites Millions Around The ‘Free Palestine’ Cause?

(OPINION) There is no question that hatred of the state of Israel, and more broadly, hatred of the Jewish people, helps animate the pro-Palestinian cause. If people really cared about the Palestinians themselves, there would not be Palestinian refugee camps in countries like Lebanon and Syria, and the Palestinians would have been granted full citizenship in the surrounding Arab countries at some point after the 1948 war.

5 Books About African American Catholics To Read During Black History Month

(REVIEW) February is Black History Month, and it’s a reminder of the many contributions Black Americans have made to the culture, life and history of the United States. Often overlooked is the relationship between African Americans and the Roman Catholic Church in this country. Here are five books that delve into their history and why it matters.

Canada church fires: Who's behind such acts of hatred?

(OPINION) There have been fires at 10 Canadian churches — mostly Catholic ones — and multiple acts of vandalism this summer. Why? That’s the question more mainstream journalists should be asking. So why not ask it?

In defense of Mother Teresa: Why she is a saint, not a 'cult leader'

(OPINION) Was Mother Teresa the head of a cult? It depends on who you ask, but the truth is she dedicated her life to helping the “poorest of the poor” and that should be celebrated.

Biden elected second Catholic U.S. president in history: What does it mean for a divided nation?

(ANALYSIS) Former Vice President Joe Biden’s Catholicism often helped shape his politics as did a family tragedy earlier in his life. Biden promises unity post-Trump, but how he governs could ultimately result in an even bigger political split in the U.S. over the next four years.

Religious voters to have a big say following contentious campaign

Americans cast their votes Tuesday to decide between giving President Trump another four-year term or whether to elect challenger Joe Biden.

Journalists’ Neglect Religious Coverage Related to Black Lives Matter

(OPINION) As Black Lives Matter persists as one of the hot topics in the media, mainstream news associations often neglect the religious angle — isolating entire groups of stakeholders within the community. This leaves us asking the question, how are people within religious communities responding to Black Lives Matter?

Black Conservative Clergy Question Why BLM Edited Its 'About' Page

Black Lives Matter erased a page from their official website that included a controversial manifesto that’s been debated in Christian circles grappling with how to support efforts to fight racism without sacrificing Christian beliefs. Conservative Clergy of Color, a Christian ministers’ organization organized against the Black Lives Matter movement, is questioning the reason for BLM’s wording change.

What you need to know about SCOTUS nominee Amy Coney Barrett's faith

Here’s everything you need to know about Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett’s faith, her past statements regarding abortion and whether religion should impact judicial philosophy.

Rittenhouse’s Legal Fund Features Donors Invoking Biblical Self-Defense

Kyle Rittenhouse, the teen gunman who shot and killed Black Lives Matter protesters in Wisconsin, awaits a hearing set for Friday, Sept. 25. Some donors to his legal fund, hosted by the Christian platform GiveSendGo, invoke biblical arguments for self-defense to defend Rittenhouse, though there is scant evidence Rittenhouse is himself religious.

Most Catholic voters favor Biden, cite the economy as their biggest concern

The newest EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research poll on Catholic priorities this election season finds that while former Vice President Joe Biden enjoys a 12-point margin over Donald Trump, the president continues to do best among those who regularly attend Mass on Sundays.

Is it news when a U.S. senator claims Catholics are under attack?

(OPINION) This post isn’t some esoteric exercise in press freedom or news judgement. It’s about something real that is plaguing the national press in this country at this very critical moment in time.

How Pence’s Faith Gave Trump Credibility Among Conservative Christians

(OPINION) Vice President Mike Pence has the role of firming up Trump’s base over the coming weeks, making sure evangelicals and traditional Catholics pull the lever for the president.

Violence And Conspiracy Create Perilous Times For Jews and Christians

(OPINION) In France, anti-Semitic and anti-Christian hate crimes continue to bring suffering to religious people. Similar persecution is happening in the U.S., where protests have often brought violence and vandalism to Christians and churches.

Catholic news outlets lead the way on church vandalism trend

(OPINION) As national news outlets increasingly abandon objectivity and transition into advocacy, some very important stories and trends — like the recent cases of vandalism against Catholic churches — never get to readers.

Biden's faith becomes a campaign issue as anti-Catholic attacks rise

(OPINION) During this time of cultural reckoning, some have tried to lump Catholic saints like St. Damien into the same category as treasonous Confederate generals. That has forced Republicans to come out as defenders of traditional Christian values, while Democrats get dangerously closer to socialism.

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