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Did a prophet predict Rick Perry's future? The theology matters!
Did a prophet predict Rick Perry's future? The theology matters!

(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: a focus on the intersection between politics and religion in the news.

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Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, The State of Journalism, Primary Feature, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.Tim Funk, Frank Lockwood, The Charlotte Observer, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, The Dallas Morning News, Rick Perry, Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Emma Green, The Washington Post, The New York Times, President Donald Trump, coronavirus, The Associated Press, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Meagan Clark, Bobby Ross Jr., ChristianityComment
This veteran religion journalist likes to sing spirituals — but not when she's working
This veteran religion journalist likes to sing spirituals — but not when she's working

(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: veteran religion writer Adelle M. Banks reflects on her 25 years with Religion News Service.

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A journalist's faith: New memoir tells how justice prevailed in civil rights era murders
A journalist's faith: New memoir tells how justice prevailed in civil rights era murders

(OPINION) “Race Against Time,” which hits bookstores Tuesday, reflects the deep Christian faith of veteran Mississippi journalist Jerry Mitchell, whose stories have helped put four Klansmen and a serial killer behind bars. (“Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith.)

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How the SBC sex abuse scandal turned a city hall reporter into a full-time religion writer
How the SBC sex abuse scandal turned a city hall reporter into a full-time religion writer

(OPINION) Come April, Downen’s work on the “Abuse of Faith” project could earn him and his colleagues a Pulitzer Prize. For now, it has resulted in a new gig for the former City Hall reporter. (“Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith.)

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Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, The State of Journalism, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.Robert Downen, Houston Chronicle, Houston, Southern Baptist Convention, sex abuse, Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Jaweed Kaleem, THE WASHINGTON POST, Los Angeles Times, Adelle Banks, Religion News Service, holocaust, secondary feature, Primary Feature, Bobby Ross Jr., Sexual Abuse, ChristianityComment
(Who is Alex Trebek?) Game show host with cancer touts prayer, but faith story is complicated
(Who is Alex Trebek?) Game show host with cancer touts prayer, but faith story is complicated

(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: Longtime “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek has touted the value of prayer in his cancer fight, but details about his specific faith are complicated.

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7 tips for covering horrific events at houses of worship — and treating victims right
7 tips for covering horrific events at houses of worship — and treating victims right

(OPINION) “Weekend Plug-In” is a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: In the wake of the deadly shooting at a Texas church, Bobby sought out top journalists’ advice for reporting responsibly on tragedies.

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Weekend Plug-In, Analysis, Religion, The State of Journalism, North America, OpinionBobby Ross Jr.Britt Farmer, West Freeway Church of Christ, church shooting, texas church shooting, Peter Smith, Yonat Shimron, Jenniffer Berry Hawes, victims, Primary Feature, Christianity, Bobby Ross Jr., Church Shooting, Texas Church Shooting Comment
Why Texas minister talked to me (and only me) about deadly church shooting
Why Texas minister talked to me (and only me) about deadly church shooting

(OPINION) Introducing “Weekend Plug-In,” a column by veteran religion writer Bobby Ross Jr. Look every Friday for analysis, insights and top headlines from the world of faith. This week: how Bobby was the only media allowed in to the Texas church that witnessed a shooting Sunday, top religion stories of the week, a new religion beat reporter hired at the New York Times and more.

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