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Attorneys for John MacArthur denounce headlines reporting a church outbreak of COVID-19 cases
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Jenna Ellis, attorney for John MacArthur and Grace Community Church, in a statement said the cases shouldn't be characterized as an 'outbreak.'
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 11:20 PM |
EXCLUSIVE: Trump, confirmed a Presbyterian, now identifies as ‘non-denominational Christian’
WASHINGTON (RNS) — A rare exchange about religion-related matters with a president who, while allying closely with evangelical Christian leaders, has spoken little about his own faith.
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 10:32 PM |
There’s a theology driving Sean Feucht’s worship music protests — and it’s a popular one
(RNS) — What’s at stake aren’t just political and ideological differences but complex and deeply rooted theological commitments that have long been forming Christian identities.
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 9:53 PM |
Photos of the Week
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes a variety of Hindu festivals in India, Nepal and Indonesia, a mourning vigil in Washington, D.C., and more.
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 9:24 PM |
In Disney’s ‘Clouds,’ Justin Baldoni makes a teen cancer movie about joy
(RNS) — Justin Baldoni, best known for his role on the CW's 'Jane the Virgin', has modeled his career of late around Western culture's allergy to talking about death.
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 8:33 PM |
COVID-19, food crisis give new life to ancient practice of gleaning
(RNS) — In recent years, gleaning has made a comeback as a solution to the problems of persistent hunger and the lack of fresh produce options.
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 7:15 PM |
‘Pro-life Evangelicals for Biden’ signers face a fiery blowback
ORLANDO (RNS) — After Joel Hunter recently announced support for former Vice President Joe Biden, a local Christian radio station cancelled Hunter’s devotionals, hosts withdrew (or postponed) speaking invitations and a social media hostility barrage erupted.
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 6:49 PM |
Six things you need to know about Pope Francis and gay civil unions
(RNS) — Pope Francis' comments about civil unions for same-sex partners in a new documentary have caused a stir. How to understand his positions.
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POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 6:17 PM |
How Amy Coney Barrett could change the Supreme Court’s balance on religious liberty
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Micah Schwartzman, a professor at University of Virginia School of Law, said Barrett could end up furthering an understanding of the First Amendment he finds ‘quite disturbing.’
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POSTED OCTOBER 22, 2020 11:03 PM |
Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib denounce Facebook as complicit in anti-Muslim violence
(RNS) — Their condemnation comes after a new report found that Facebook has played a role in anti-Muslim violence in Germany, Sweden, New Zealand and the United States.
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POSTED OCTOBER 22, 2020 9:45 PM |
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Before We Celebrate the Purdue Pharma Settlement…
The guilty plea and settlement reached by the Justice Department and Purdue Pharma is a clear softball move that may be more smoke and mirrors than anything else.
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 3:05 PM |
California’s Prop 22 Opens a 501c4 Can of Worms
The corporate use of nonprofits to veil their policy influence comes in many varieties, and in the case of Proposition 22, a more central question is called regarding 501c4s.
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 3:03 PM |
National Council on Disability Recommends Ending AbilityOne
An antiquated disability employment program is being recommended for phase-out after a report reveals nonprofits seem to be benefitting more than the workers.
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 3:03 PM |
Charges of Anti-Semitism at Northwestern Exhibit Hypocrisy of Its Leadership
At Northwestern, a student-alumni group directly challenged the administration’s attempt to smear those protesting racism with the canard of anti-Semitism.
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 3:02 PM |
Nonprofits Weigh the Question of Staying Virtual Forever
Some nonprofits, once they figured out how to transition to virtual programming, found the results so promising that they might keep their programs that way permanently.
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 3:01 PM |
How Will We Care for Caregivers? COVID, Healthcare Professionals, and PTSD
How will we care for those who care for us? It’s a vital question to consider as COVID-19’s death toll continues and creates a high PTSD risk for caregivers.
POSTED OCTOBER 23, 2020 3:00 PM |
2020, White Supremacy, Black Male Leadership, and Me
What does Black male nonprofit leadership demand in 2020 amid pandemic and upheaval? Above all, it requires the courage to face and confront white supremacy.
POSTED OCTOBER 22, 2020 3:19 PM |
It’s Almost November…Has Your Tax Exemption Been Revoked?
Some members of the House Committee on Ways and Means believe that the IRS may have—by mistake—withdrawn the tax-exempt status of thousands of nonprofits.
POSTED OCTOBER 22, 2020 3:14 PM |
Crowdfunding Strategies to Implement for Giving Tuesday and Beyond
It’s a crowded marketplace on Giving Tuesday, so standing out takes strategy, heart, and a culture of philanthropy.
POSTED OCTOBER 22, 2020 3:13 PM |
House Committee Finds PPP Favored Larger White-Owned Organizations
A report finds that the US Treasury Department encouraged big banks to favor existing customers over everyone else in the Paycheck Protection Program.
POSTED OCTOBER 22, 2020 3:11 PM |
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