Tuesday, February 20, 2024

RNS Morning Report: Brazilian evangelical Christians disrupt pre-Lenten partying with ‘Gospel Carnival’

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Brazilian evangelical Christians disrupt pre-Lenten partying with ‘Gospel Carnival’

SÃO PAOLO (RNS) — Once content to avoid Carnival's excesses, evangelicals, who make up about 30% of Brazil's population, have a new strategy, working to short-circuit the festival with displays of Christian faith.
 

SBC abuse task force plans to start new nonprofit to oversee abuse database and reforms

(RNS) — The new nonprofit is designed to get past the SBC Executive Committee's ongoing financial and legal challenges.
 

Biden sanctions aim to curb Jewish settler attacks. Some Israelis fear a wider impact.

JERUSALEM (RNS) — Though some say the sanctions will do little to end attacks by Jewish extremists, others say they may be used against anyone who supports the settlements in the West Bank.
 

Will the Southern Baptist Convention’s Cooperative Program crumble?

(RNS) — For nearly a century, Southern Baptist churches have banded together to raise funds for mission in the US and around the world, raising more than $20 billion through their Cooperative Program. But the trust that once held the program together is fraying.
 

Documentary about the murders of 3 Muslims explores religious hatred

DURHAM, N.C. (RNS) — '36 Seconds' examines the agonizing overnight pivot of the bereaved families as they move from shock over their loved ones' murders to advocacy for a hate crime conviction that never materialized.

RNS Opinion

Muslims calling for peace in Gaza have been answered with rampant Islamophobia

(RNS) — The repercussions go far beyond the current conflict overseas.
 

How many deaths …?

(RNS) — As Marvin Gaye sang: 'War is not the answer.' A new book asks: Is it ever the answer?

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‘Black Liturgies’ book offers prayers for Black-centered spiritual liberation

(RNS) — Cole Arthur Riley on doubt, embodiment and writing a prayer book to a God she’s not convinced exists.
 

Freethought Democrats object to Pastor Jack Hibbs as guest chaplain, say he’s Christian nationalist

WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I think there is a real problem with our new speaker and his ability to accept religious pluralism, diversity, and inclusion in a way that can work for our country and our diverse Congress,' said Rep. Jared Huffman.

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