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The Southern Baptist Convention just voted on an admission and action statement regarding sexual misconduct and abuse in its churches. Even if they “asked for forgiveness” (which may be premature) the actual report warns against too-quick forgiving that tolerates ongoing sin and injustice. These are important first steps for Baptists, ones… Join people of faith to hear from Peter Wehner on Healing our Political Life with a return to Civility and open Discourse. Tuesday, June 18, 6:45-9:00 at National Presbyterian Church, 4101 Nebraska Ave. NW in D.C. Sponsored by our educational partners at the Reformed Institute. RSVP at: The mass shooting at Mother Emanuel Church was a major wake-up call in 2015 to the rise of home-grown terrorism among white supremacists in the U.S. There is a remarkable film made about the church’s struggle, the forces of local racism, and the people’s strength. It is called “Emanuel” and screens… Share a greeting this month to your Muslim friends: “Blessed Ramadan” or “Ramadan Mubarak.” DO attend an Iftar, breaking fast meal, if you are invited! Ramadan explained by a Muslim colleague: The time has come for this years Ramadan; May 6 to June 4, 2019. Anti-Religious Hate strikes Mosque, Church, and Synagogue during these Holy Seasons.
Another Denomination Owns up to Sexual Misconduct
Healing our Frayed Republic: Pete Wehner June 18
Telling the Mother Emanuel Story on Film, May 14 in D.C.
Muslim Ramadan begins today, May 6
Muslims start fasting before dawn (SEHR) and break…
Hate Strikes Mosque, Church, and Synagogue in High Holy Days