Liberty University Board Names Jerry Prevo As Acting President With Falwell On Leave

Jerry Falwell is on indefinite leave from his role as President and Chancellor of Liberty University after a statement. The university has chosen Jerry Prevo as Acting President in the interim.

News, North AmericaSarah RankinAugust 11, 2020Sarah Rankin, Liberty University, Virginia, Jerry Falwell Jr., Jerry Prevo, Anchorage Baptist Temple, Samaritan's Purse, Trump, save 71, Colby Garman, Instagram, Secondary FeatureComment

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.

The play about America's first Black Catholic priest most have never heard of

A small Catholic theater company, Saint Luke Productions, is in high demand telling the story of Augustus Tolton, America’s first Black Catholic priest, who was declared “venerable” – the first step to official sainthood – last year by Pope Francis.

News, North America, Art and MusicJulia DuinAugust 11, 2020Julia Duin, Saint Luke productions, Father Tolton, Black priests, Black Catholics, racism, Primary Feature, Secondary Feature Comment

Make your travel plans now: These religious pilgrimages are reopening

Here are four sacred journeys, some open but with country travel restrictions, that will brighten your “quarantine life.”

Jerry Falwell Jr. Steps Down From Liberty University After Racy Party Photo

Jerry Falwell Jr. is taking an indefinite leave of absence from his role as president and chancellor of Liberty University after he posted and then deleted a photo on Instagram of himself with unzipped pants at a yacht party last weekend.

News, North AmericaMeagan Clark and Jillian CheneyAugust 7, 2020Liberty University, Jerry Falwell Jr., Instagram, Twitter, Evangelical, Evangelicalism, Christianity, Primary Feature, Secondary Feature, Meagan ClarkComment

In Beyoncé's 'Black is King,' African Culture Outshines God

(REVIEW) Beyoncé released the musical and visual album “Black is King: The Gift” on July 31. It serves as an ode to “Blackness” and African spirituality, but in doing so idolizes Blackness in place of God with messages that listeners are also gods.

Art and Music, North AmericaPrincess JonesAugust 7, 2020Princess Jones, Beyonce, Black is King, Black is King: The Gift, Disney+, The Lion King, Nala, African, African spirituality, Blackness, Virgin Mary, Christianity Comments

Why 'The Chosen' Plans To Film Season Two During A Pandemic

“The Chosen,” a show about the life of Jesus, will resume filming its second season this fall with health concerns presenting risks and challenges. The show is the biggest crowd-funded media project of all time, raising more than $11 million to fund their first season. Religion Unplugged spoke with director Dallas Jenkins about his plans for the series.

Film & TV, North AmericaJoseph HolmesAugust 7, 2020Joseph Holmes, The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins, YouTube, Hollywood, film, TV, Los Angeles, Jonathan Roumie, Ryan Swanson, Tyler Thompson, COVID-19, Jesus, ChristianComment

The faith that made runner Jim Ryun forgive his Olympic rivals

Jim Ryun, an American Olympic runner and former Congressman from Kansas, received the Presidential Medal of Honor the same day his Kenyan rival, who illegally thwarted a race Ryun was favored to win, died. Ryun spoke to Religion Unplugged about how he forgave his rivals and the faith that inspired him to keep running, even when he showed little athletic ability as a kid.

Africa, News, North America, SportsElias MakoriAugust 6, 2020Jim Ryun, Jipcho, Primary Feature, Ben Jipcho, Kenya, Africa, Christianity, Elias Makori, Secondary Feature Comments

Post-Trump, How Will U.S. Evangelicals Deal With Internal Rifts And External Hostility?

(OPINION) White evangelicals have used Trump as a figurehead of internal division. What will they do when Trump is no longer in office?

Opinion, North AmericaRichard OstlingAugust 6, 2020Donald Trump, Protestant Church, Protestantism, evangelicalism, Jerry Falwell Jr., Franklin Graham, Robert Jeffress, Paula White, Southern Baptist Church, Republican, CatholicComment

Cornel West And Robert George Keep Asking Believers – Left And Right – To Be Tolerant

(OPINION) Cornel West of Harvard University and Robert George of Princeton are on opposite sides of the political spectrum, and remain both friends and intellectual rivals. They advocate for more understanding between liberals and conservatives.

Opinion, North AmericaTerry MattinglyAugust 5, 2020America, Donald Trump, Cato Institute, Harvard University, Cornel West, Robert George, Princeton, The Boston Globe, Catholic, Joe Biden, World on Fire, Scalia Comment

Idolatry or Solidarity? Christian athletes questioning Black Lives Matter show Americans' ideological divide

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, San Francisco Giants reliever Sam Coonrod, Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and other American athletes have stepped into controversy by declining to kneel in protest with their teammates and the Black Lives Matter movement. Their decisions and critics reflect the ideological divisions of the U.S. over religion and race.

‘Flannery’ Documentary Looks At Southern Writer’s Works On Grace and Race

(REVIEW) The documentary “Flannery” interviews a broad range of creatives about the life and work of Flannery O’Connor. O’Connor’s short stories and novels focus heavily on race and religion—inspired by her Catholic faith—and the documentary explores the lasting power of these works.

Film & TV, North AmericaJillian CheneyAugust 3, 2020Jillian Cheney, Flannery O'Connor, Flannery, documentary, catholicism, Revelation, Everything that Rises Must Converge, Savannah, Georgia, New York, Yaddo, Southern literature, Southern Gothic Comment

After Rep. John Lewis, We Are Still In Search Of That “Beloved Community”

(OPINION) "John Lewis practiced the politics not of what we call bipartisan, John Lewis practiced the politics of We the People. The politics of the preamble of the constitution of the United States, ” Lawson said during his 21-minute message at the funeral where he added that while many books have been written about the Civil Rights period, most people get it ”wrong,” when it comes to telling the story of John Lewis.

Greek Orthodox Church Destroyed On 9/11 Restarts Construction

The Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church was the only house of worship that was destroyed in the 9/11 attacks, and has been working to rebuild since. Construction restarts after several delays, and the church hopes to reopen next year.

News, North AmericaJillian CheneyAugust 3, 2020Jillian Cheney, Saint Nicholas, Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Greek Orthodox, 9/11, New York, New York City, Orthodox Church, Archbishop Elpidophoros, Friends of St. Nicholas, Andrew Cuomo, Primary Feature, Christianity, Secondary FeatureComment

Top Emmy-Nominated Shows With Religious Themes

Emmy nominations for this fall were announced on July 29. These are the best nominated shows with religious themes and characters.

Film & TV, North AmericaJillian CheneyJuly 31, 2020Jillian Cheney, Ramy, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Unorthodox, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Mrs. America, Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath, The Handmaid's Tale, The Good Place, Emmys, Emmy, television, TVComment

Of dice and clergymen: SCOTUS needs to explain why churches, casinos have different COVID-19 rules

(OPINION) A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling in Nevada limits churches in the state to 50 guests, while bars, casinos and other entertainment venues are permitted 50 percent capacity. Doing so sets churches at an unfair disadvantage.

Tech companies slammed for 'empowering' hate towards Catholics, Jews

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) asked Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos why his company partners with the Southern Poverty Law Center, known to label mainstream religious beliefs about homosexuality as hate, to determine what charities should be omitted from the online retailer’s list of organizations customers can automatically donate a portion of their spending to.

News, North AmericaTimothy NerozziJuly 30, 2020ceo tech hearing, amazon, jeff bezos, amazon smile, facebook, google, tech ceos, SPLC, Southern Poverty Law Center, Primary Feature, Matt Gaetz, Secondary Feature, Christianity, catholicismComment

For America’s Reckoning, The Wisdom Of Tisha B’Av And Jewish Mourning

(OPINION) Tisha b’Av is a Jewish day of mourning to remember the destruction of Judaism’s First Temple in Jerusalem in 586 BCE and the destruction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 70 CE. The way this mourning is completed provides valuable insight on how to handle the problems of our country today.

Middle East, North America, OpinionNoah LawrenceJuly 29, 2020Noah Lawrence, Jewish, Jew, Jewish holidays, Tisha b'Av, mourning, pandemic, politics, Donald Trump, chuppah, COVID-19, CoronavirusComment

Joe Biden And Democratic Strategists Face Faith Issues In 2020 That Will Not Go Away

(OPINION) The way that Democrats handle faith in politics—particularly with issues of same-sex marriage—will play into the way Christian voters swing in the 2020 election.

Opinion, North AmericaTerry MattinglyJuly 28, 2020Terry Mattingly, politics, Joe Biden, Beto O'Rourke, Pete Buttigieg, Democratic, State of the Union, Donal, presidents, Catholic, Religious Freedom, Ryan Burge, Same Sex Marriage, LGBTQComment

Race to be the next pope: New book details the possible candidates

(REVIEW) The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates by the National Catholic Register's longtime Rome correspondent Edward Pentin delves into the lives of the cardinals most likely to follow Francis.

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