Author: Adelle M. Banks
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Trump at prayer breakfast says US ‘strengthened by the power of prayer’
President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 8, 2018, in Washington. RNS photo by Jerome Socolovsky President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast on Feb. 8, 2018, in Washington. RNS photo by Jerome Socolovsky
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Faith groups, nonprofits team up to help homeless around Super Bowl
A large fund raiser for the Interfaith Downtown Congregations to End Homelessness Emergency Rental Assistance Program is held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Jan. 28, 2018, in Minneapolis, Minn. The effort was supported by Minnesota Super Bowl Host Committee Foundation. Photo by Dan Collison A large fund raiser for the Interfaith Downtown Congregations to End…
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Faith leaders mark 50th anniversary of Memphis sanitation workers’ deaths
The deaths of Echol Cole and Robert Walker led to the Memphis sanitation strike and the famous “I Am A Man” posters in 1968. Photo by Ernest Withers via Chrysler.org The deaths of Echol Cole and Robert Walker led to the Memphis sanitation strike and the famous “I Am A Man” posters in 1968. Photo…
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Florida legislators favor ‘In God We Trust’ motto in schools
The phrase “In God We Trust” first appeared on the Florida state flag as part of the state seal in 1868. It became the state’s motto in 2006. Image courtesy of Creative Commons The phrase “In God We Trust” first appeared on the Florida state flag as part of the state seal in 1868. It…
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Southern Baptist Convention named in suit against prominent layman
Former Judge Paul Pressler, who played a leading role in wresting control of the Southern Baptist Convention from moderates in 1979, poses for a photo in his home in Houston on May 30, 2004. (AP Photo /Michael Stravato; caption amended by RNS) MICHAEL STRAVATO Former Judge Paul Pressler, who played a leading role in wresting…
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Longtime evangelist Luis Palau announces cancer diagnosis
Michael Ciaglo, The Gazette Luis Palau, center, announces his cancer diagnosis via video on his website Palau.org with his sons Andrew, left, and Kevin, right. Video screenshot
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On King holiday, religious groups look to 50th anniversary of assassination
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Eutaw, AL, in June 1965. King was head of the Southern Christian Leadership Coalition and a Nobel Peace Prize winner. (AP Photo) ASSOCIATED PRESS Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Eutaw, AL, in June 1965. King was head of the Southern Christian Leadership Coalition and a Nobel…
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Evangelical chaplain’s suspension intensifies denomination’s gay marriage debate
(RNS) — The suspension of a popular evangelical university chaplain has highlighted tensions over same-sex marriage in a growing Protestant denomination that forbids it but also takes pride in its willingness to allow congregants to hold opinions contrary to church doctrine.The Rev. Judy Peterson, ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church and pastor at its flagship…
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Hurricane-damaged houses of worship can receive FEMA aid
Pastor Charles Stoker looks at damage to Hi-Way Tabernacle Assembly of God Church following Hurricane Harvey in Cleveland, TX, north of Houston. Photo courtesy of Becket Pastor Charles Stoker looks at damage to Hi-Way Tabernacle Assembly of God Church following Hurricane Harvey in Cleveland, TX, north of Houston. Photo courtesy of Becket
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RNS Best of 2017: All the president’s clergy: A close look at Trump’s ‘unprecedented’ ties with evangelicals
Jared Kushner, middle left, senior adviser to the president, stops by a White House listening session with pastor Paula White, middle right, and other evangelical leaders, hosted by the Office of Public Liaison on July 27, 2017. Others present include Johnnie Moore, Jennifer Korn, Ronnie Floyd, Mac Brunson, Jack Graham, Greg Laurie and Skip Heitzig.…