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Ministers All of us

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Deacon Chairperson Charron Stoddart

Moderator Min. Patricia Hollis

Minister of Music Wayne Dixon

Secretary Patricia Gray

Sound Technician Bruce MacCullagh

Treasurer Gail Martin

Sexton Thomas Best

Child Care Providers Kendall Hayes Ketaliah Brown

Outlaw
Whatever makes us belong to one another, whatever binds us so tightly that one of us can’t be hurt without all of us crying out, that is the only law that matters.
Rock-Solid Identity
How does your identity – claimed or not – shape your worldview? How does your identity reflect what is important to you? To what, or whom, do you pledge allegiance?
You Can’t Carry Two Watermelons with One Hand
Sometimes we load too much onto our plates. We carry too many things at once. And then one of them drops. Or they all do. Or we drop ourselves, in exhaustion.
Lying Awake and Sitting Still
God, help me listen, love, listen, learn. Let myself be available. Let myself stay awake because there is a lot of Gethsemane out there, and let me listen.
Covid Conversations
My emotions have been all over the place these days. I’m happy one minute, frustrated and short-tempered the next. Fear and hope seem to take turns leading my emotions.

Opposing Israeli annexation, UCC and Disciples leaders amplify Palestinian ‘Cry for Hope’
Urging the United States to oppose “Israeli annexation of occupied Palestinian lands,” leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have encouraged church members to study and act on a new ecumenical “Cry for Hope” to "end the oppression of the Palestinian people.”
Longtime Conference Minister Kent Siladi named national UCC philanthropy director
An experienced Conference minister has been named to lead philanthropy ministries in the national setting of the United Church of Christ. The Rev. Kent Siladi will join the UCC’s Office of Philanthropy, Technology, Identity and Communication Sept. 1 as director of philanthropy.
As COVID cuts in-person voter activism, UCC ‘Our Faith, Our Vote’ goes digital
The COVID-19 pandemic is preventing the usual in-person voter registration, mobilization and education work that many churches do in a general election year. So the United Church of Christ’s Our Faith, Our Vote program is offering new ways to help people do that work online.
Dorhauer joins global ecumenical efforts for peace in Korea
The United Church of Christ general minister and president joined ecumenical global leaders gathering virtually this week to pray together for peace on the Korean peninsula.
The Wait Is Over
On April 16, 1963, while sitting inside a jail cell after being arrested for protesting and demonstrating peacefully in Birmingham Alabama, King wrote a response to eight white Alabama clergymen.

American Jesus
What would it mean for Christians to find their identity in Christ with an understanding of Christ’s lowliness?
Sidewalk Angels
There have been instances when I have encountered “challenges” and no “sidewalk angel” has appeared. This time one did.
You Too
You touched without permission. You silenced with intention. You were the problem. You are the problem.
Ready, Willing and Able for Peace
When the President told the United Nations that the United States was “ready, willing and able” for such destruction, he meant my husband.
The Lie of White Supremacy
White supremacy is a lie. It prompts us to indulge the theologically, socially, and economically unjustifiable.

Conservation vs. copper: Minnesota town debates its future with a mine
A dispute over a proposed mine divides a Minnesota town. “Everyone is trying to do what they feel is right for their community and their family."
Lack of US consensus on Russia? Bounty report poses sharper question.
Much of the furor over the alleged Russian bounty program, and lack of a US response, is focusing on lines of communication in the Trump White House.
How George Floyd’s death united Africans and African-Americans
African immigrants have not always felt at home in African-American communities. Black Lives Matter protests may be changing that.
On Phyllis Schlafly, Gloria Steinem, and ‘Mrs. America'
Family and friends of the iconic women of the 1970s ERA battle weigh in on their portrayal in the Hulu mini-series. There were some misses, but it’s still worth watching.
No more debate: Americans need to wear masks, says GOP
As infections surge around the country, leading Republicans are urging all Americans to wear masks and rejecting the politicizing of mask-wearing by President Donald Trump. But some worry the support comes too late.

Among Those Disrupted By COVID-19: The Nation’s Newest Doctors
For new medical residents, this has been a year like no other. In part that’s because getting from here to there — from medical school to residency training sites — has been complicated by the coronavirus.
Hollowed-Out Public Health System Faces More Cuts Amid Virus
The U.S. public health system has been starved for decades and lacks the resources necessary to confront the worst health crisis in a century. An investigation by The Associated Press and KHN has found that since 2010, spending for state public health departments has dropped by 16% per capita and for local health departments by […]
How We Reported ‘Underfunded And Under Threat’
To assess the state of the public health system in the United States, KHN and The Associated Press analyzed data on government spending and staffing at national, state and local levels. Here's what data we used and how we did it.
Six Takeaways Of The KHN-AP Investigation Into The Erosion Of Public Health
KHN and The Associated Press sought to understand how decades of cuts to public health departments by federal, state and local governments has affected the system meant to protect the nation’s health. Here are six key takeaways from the KHN-AP investigation.
NIH Spearheads Study To Test At-Home Screening For HPV And Cervical Cancer
The National Cancer Institute plans to launch a multisite study next year involving roughly 5,000 women to assess whether self-sampling at home for the human papillomavirus that causes cervical cancer is comparable to screening in a doctor’s office.

Catholic Priest In Indiana Suspended After Calling Black Lives Matter Protesters 'Maggots'
The Rev. Theodore Rothrock's diatribe against Black Lives Matter got him suspended from his church in Carmel, Indiana.
Despite Some Disapproval, White Evangelicals Haven't Budged On Voting For Trump: Survey
White evangelicals' approval of Trump has slipped slightly, but ultimately, they are sticking with their man, a Pew Research Center survey has found.
Supreme Court Rules State's Denial Of Funding For Religious Schools Violates Constitution
The case, Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, concerned a school choice program that provided taxpayer dollars for private school scholarships.
Texas Megachurch Defends Having Choir Of Over 100 Sing In Front Of Mike Pence
The choir performed indoors — even though health experts have warned that COVID-19's spread can be augmented by singing.
White Evangelicals Aren't As Worried About COVID-19 As Other Faith Groups: Study
White evangelicals are less concerned about being infected and more enthusiastic about opening up, the American Enterprise Institute found.

Southern New England Conference Begins
The New SNEUCC.ORG Website The Southern New England Conference officially came into being with the New Year, and the change is becoming more and more visible. At the end of December, the Conference's Articles of Incorporation were filed with the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office, establishing it as a nonprofit. On Jan. 1, employees of […]
Stories from 2019 from CT, MA, and RI
The year two thousand nineteen is over. The roman notation MMXIX has changed to simple MMXX for 2020. For the Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island Conferences of the United Church of Christ, now referred to as the "historic" conferences, the long- anticipated formation of the Southern New England Conference is here. And with it, it […]
Be Prepared ... to be Flocked
The following is a message from Bridge Conference Minister the Rev. Don Remick: It’s Advent and Christmas is just ahead. And we’ll be moving quickly into the New Year. The New Year marks an historic moment as we launch our new Conference and our new way of being Conference. To mark this moment we will […]
Executive Conference Minister Position Description Finalized
By Tiffany Vail Associate Conference Minister for Communications The search committee for the first Executive Conference Minister for the Southern New England Conference has developed a position description - and it looks very different from those of traditional Conference Ministers. "This position is more like a University President," said Bridge Conference Minister Rev. Marilyn Kendrix, […]

Soka Gakkai joins ITTO to support forest restoration in Togo, West Africa
Working with women's groups to address climate change and poverty and promote women's empowerment On July 1, 2020, Minoru Harada, President of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist organization, met with Dr. ... The post Soka Gakkai joins ITTO to support forest restoration in Togo, West Africa appeared first on Religion News Service.
Lilly Endowment names new program director in religion
INDIANAPOLIS — The Rev. Tito Madrazo is joining the staff at Lilly Endowment as program director in the religion division. He begins work at the Endowment on July 6, 2020. ... The post Lilly Endowment names new program director in religion appeared first on Religion News Service.
The preaching politician: ‘Good Trouble’ documentary follows John Lewis from fields of Alabama to halls of Congress
(RNS) — ‘Faith is an integral part of Mr. Lewis’ life but also part of his activism,’ said director Dawn Porter. The post The preaching politician: ‘Good Trouble’ documentary follows John Lewis from fields of Alabama to halls of Congress appeared first on Religion News Service.
Historic AIDS interfaith service at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco
Global faith leaders, U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi among the service participants AIDS 2020: Global audience invited to interfaith service at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco Livestreaming July 7, 2020, from ... The post Historic AIDS interfaith service at Grace Cathedral, San Francisco appeared first on Religion News Service.
American exceptionalism needs a reboot
(RNS) — As individuals, most Christians readily acknowledge we are sinners. Why is it so hard to admit that our nation has also sinned? The post American exceptionalism needs a reboot appeared first on Religion News Service.

Did the Army Ignore a Soldier's Murder? Questions Mount over Vanessa Guillén Disappearance
The U.S. Army says it has a suspect in custody in connection with the disappearance of Vanessa Guillén, a missing 20-year-old Fort Hood soldier whose family says her remains were likely found in a shallow grave near the Texas Army base. A second suspect in the case — a soldier who the Guillén family lawyer […]
Barbara Ransby on the Biden Problem: Social Movements Must Defeat Trump & Also Hold Dems Accountable
Amid a mass uprising against racism and state violence, social movements are not just fighting hostility and backlash from President Trump, but also dealing with a "Biden problem," according to historian, author and activist Barbara Ransby. "I think it's fair to say that Joe Biden is not our dream candidate, by any means," she says. […]
The Untold History of Mount Rushmore: A Friend of the KKK Built Monument on Sacred Lakota Land
As tribal governments call on President Trump to cancel his Mount Rushmore Independence Day celebration, we look at why Native Americans have long pushed for the removal of the monument carved into the sacred Black Hills and designed by a sculptor with ties to the Ku Klux Klan. "This place is very, very sacred to […]
Headlines for July 2, 2020
States Reverse Reopenings as Daily U.S. Coronavirus Cases Top 50,000 for First Time, As U.S. Deaths Top 128,000, Trump Predicts Coronavirus Will "Sort of Just Disappear", Dallas Choir Members Tested Positive for COVID-19 Ahead of Performance for Mike Pence, San Quentin Prisoners Launch Hunger Strike Amid Explosion of COVID-19 Cases, Seattle Riot Police Clear Autonomous […]
Ed Yong on the "Disgraceful" U.S. Pandemic Response & How Medicare for All Could Have Saved Lives
As the United States experiences the world's worst outbreak of COVID-19, we speak with Ed Yong, science writer for The Atlantic, who warned of the country's unpreparedness for a viral outbreak in 2018. Now he says "it's truly shocking and disgraceful" how badly the pandemic has been handled in the United States, and blames a […]

Militarization Of Police Means U.S. Protesters Face Weapons Designed For War
Radley Balko, author of Rise Of The Warrior Cop, says police departments across America are increasingly using equipment designed for use on a battlefield, including tanks, bayonets and grenades.
Bob Dylan's 'Rough And Rowdy Ways' Breathes, Expands And Contracts
The good songs on Dylan's latest record inflate with interest; the mediocre songs start to shrink and slink away. And there's a striking amount of upbeat rhythm & blues on the album.
A Doctor Confronts Medical Errors — And Flaws In The System That Create Mistakes
Dr. Danielle Ofri says medical errors are more common than most people realize: "If we don't talk about the emotions that keep doctors and nurses from speaking up, we'll never solve this problem."
'The Past Isn't Done With Us,' Says 'Hamilton' Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda
A film of the original Broadway production of Hamilton, taped in 2016, begins streaming on Disney+ on Friday. Miranda, who stars in the title role, says the production is as timely as ever.
Fresh Air Weekend: America's Racial Wealth Gap; PTSD And Psychedelics
Nikole Hannah-Jones says reparations might narrow the wealth gap. Ken Tucker reviews new albums by Lady Gaga and Carly Rae Jepsen. Dr. Julie Holland discusses the psychiatric uses of psychedelics.

Hashtags Hit Too Close to Home
Racism in America is a white person's sin issue that can only be resolved by white America. Sometimes when we are led to pray for others, we tend to forget that we are not exempt from those prayers ourselves. On Memorial Day, I joined a group of leaders and pastors to pray against racism and […]
Reflections from a Christian Scholar on Social Justice, Critical Race Theory, Marxism, and Biblical Ethics
Looking at Marxism and Critical Race Theory in light of the problem of racism in America. During the weeks following the death of George Floyd, I have been following the news with an increasing sense of sadness and concern for the problems facing the United States regarding race and racism. I’ve been unsure how to […]
D. L. Mayfield: The American Dream Makes Four False Promises
The writer and activist measures them against the promises of Scripture and finds them wanting. As D. L. Mayfield understands it, the American Dream offers a simple formula: “Anyone can make something of themselves if only they try hard enough.” In one sense, I can’t argue with this formula because it’s been the story of […]
Our Advocacy Should Reflect God’s Beauty
In the midst of trying to do the right thing, it’s easy to forget to do it in the right way. Outside a US congressman’s office, Christians holding homemade protest signs and clergy dressed in their robes and collars attend a march to challenge the separation of families seeking asylum at the US–Mexico border. They […]
Teaching Remotely Is Hard. Studying Jesus Can Help.
Four practical ways teachers can keep impacting their students as they teach through a screen. For millions of Americans, the school year has already ended—good news for Zoom-weary students, parents, and educators alike. But even as families are figuring out how to entertain their children all summer long, teachers will have to regroup and figure […]

Forgiveness Day
“I was young and in denial of my own sexuality.”
Just How Secular Should America Be?
Monday’s Supreme Court decision on sex discrimination was a blow for religious freedom. That’s a problem — for both sides.
Supreme Court Stays Execution of Texas Inmate Over Issue of Spiritual Adviser
Ruben Gutierrez’s lawyers argued that he had the right to have a Christian chaplain present during his execution.
For Sale: The Hair of the Virgin Mary
What does a supposedly secular world want with the creepy (and probably fake) remains of medieval saints?
In Every Corner of Bangkok, Spirits Need a Home and Maybe a Strawberry Fanta
Across Thailand’s crowded capital, there are spirits who must be placated with a comfy place to live. The coronavirus is no excuse to cut back on the coddling.

Condemning Racism
We are committed to hearing and addressing the experiences of people of color—as well as confronting racism and working for a better America. The post Condemning Racism appeared first on Pew Research Center.
What is machine learning, and how does it work?
This video from our Methods 101 series explains the basics of machine learning and how it allows researchers at the Center to analyze data on a large scale. The post What is machine learning, and how does it work? appeared first on Pew Research Center.
How Pew Research Center is covering COVID-19
We're committed to informing the public with facts about the far-reaching impact that this global pandemic is having on our society. The post How Pew Research Center is covering COVID-19 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
7 Questions on the Daily Impact of the Coronavirus
The Pew Research Center’s Claudia Deane summarized recent survey findings, including Americans’ views of the impact on their daily life, their concerns about the economy, and trust levels in government and the health system on the After The Fact podcast from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The post 7 Questions on the Daily Impact of the […]
The State of Trust, Facts, and Democracy
Michael Dimock, president of the Pew Research Center, spoke about the latest research on trust, facts, and democracy in America on the After The Fact podcast from the Pew Charitable Trusts. The post The State of Trust, Facts, and Democracy appeared first on Pew Research Center.

270 Gallons of Hand Sanitizer for UCC PA Southeast Conference
As churches of the UCC's Pennsylvania Southeast Conference began to plan to resume in-person services, the Conference staff was receiving requests for leads on hand sanitizer. Conference Minister Bill Worley and Conference Disaster Coordinator Karl Jones consulted to determine if the Conference could assist with this request. Jones accepted the task.
UCC: Pandemics of COVID-19 and of Racism are Interrelated
United Church of Christ officers explore how the pandemic of racism spills out as police brutality and in the disparately high impact of COVID-19 on people of color, especially Black people. A disproportionate number of Black people are dying senselessly - and it's because of racism.
UCC Funds Three COVID-19 Response Grant Requests in Africa
To date, three partners in Africa - in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sierra Leone and South Sudan - have requested and received support from UCC Disaster Ministries for their work to stem the COVID-19 pandemic.
UCC grants help advance two 2018 storm recoveries
UCC Disaster Ministries has just approved two funding requests to help people who are still struggling to recover fully from disasters in 2018 in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.

Diocesse of Durgapur, Church of North India - June 2020 Newsletter
In the June 2020 newsletter from the Diocese of Durgapur of the Church of North India, there are updates on the various responses to COVID-19 in the community. The newsletter shares an update on the Anti-Human Trafficking program, which has been offering relief to migrant workers returning from neighboring states and have been placed in […]
Disciples and UCC Leaders issue a Message and Call in response to the "Cry for Hope"
In response to Cry for Hope, the urgent call to end the oppression of the Palestinian people issued by Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice, the General Ministers and Presidents of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ, as well as the Co-Executives of Global Ministries, have released a "Message […]
Kairos Palestine: Global Coalition of Christians Issues Call for Palestinian Justice
Bethlehem, Palestine, July 1, 2020— Kairos Palestine and Global Kairos for Justice, a broad network of allies including Palestinian Christians and international friends of Kairos Palestine, issue Cry for Hope, an urgent call to end the oppression of the Palestinian people. United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) leaders have issued a […]
Video: COVID-19 Update from the Latin America and Caribbean Region
Partners from Latin America and the Caribbean share about their experiences with and responses to the novel cornavirus pandemic. Currently, Latin America is seen as the global epicenter of the virus. Partners from Puerto Rico, Ecuador, and Colombia share their stories.

How the BLS does the numbers
We’re getting the June jobs report Thursday, a little early because of the holiday. The unemployment rate is expected to drop for the second month in a row, but the picture might not be as accurate as we’d like. That’s partly because since the start of the pandemic, the Bureau of Labor Statistics has said […]
What happens when the coronavirus relief runs out?
The $600 a week in extra benefits provided to every jobless worker who’s on unemployment insurance right now — about 29 million Americans — is set to expire by July 31. And if Congress doesn’t do something before then, things could get ugly in this economy. Plus: Why black-owned banks are undercapitalized and a conversation […]
As COVID cases spike, let’s look at the PPE supply chain
Coronavirus cases are surging in Arizona, Florida, Texas and California, and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with patients. Other parts of the country have been there — and we all saw what happened. Today, we spend some time checking in on N95 masks, gowns and other protective gear. Plus: The latest Paycheck Protection Program loan deadline […]
Black Americans are far more likely to be denied a mortgage
As we continue exploring structural economic racism, today we’re looking at a huge source of the wealth gap between Black and white Americans: homeownership. Plus: Facebook’s about-face on ads and Texas’ influx of Californians.
Why isn’t racism in Economics 101?
Systemic economic racism is fundamental to understanding this moment, so why not teach it that way? Today, we talk with Gary Hoover, chair of the economics department at the University of Oklahoma, about why he folds race into his intro courses. Plus: Virginia is set to become the first state mandating COVID-19 workplace safety measures, […]

United but Not Uniform: Finding Faith at the Women’s Convention
Thousands of women gathered in Detroit over Halloween weekend for the Women’s Convention, a conference meant to build upon the energy of January’s Women’s March—the largest single-day protest in U.S. history. Our Women and Girls Campaign Associate Jenna Barnett attended the gathering to learn what role faith played in this Convention. She was surprised by what […]
Black and DACAmented in the U.S.
With the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in limbo, our Associate Web Editor Dhanya Addanki talked to Patrice Lawrence and Mwewa Sumbwe of the UndocuBlack Network about what the end of DACA could mean. This network was founded by undocumented black immigrants who wanted to center the voices of black undocumented people that […]
Can Virtual Reality Rescue Humanity?
Video games have long been dismissed from mainstream audiences as shallow or immature, but can they be something more? Our multimedia editor JP Keenan traveled to the "Games For Change" festival to talk with game designers about the power of "empathy games" and learn about future of virtual reality to see if it's the game […]
How These Christian Activists Are Putting the Death Penalty on Trial
In January 2017, 18 anti-death penalty activists were arrested and taken to jail for protesting against the death penalty on the steps of the supreme court. On this episode, our Associate Web Editor, @dhanyaddanki, talks to three of the 18 arrested death penalty abolitionists about why they fight against capital punishment. @ShaneClaiborne, Derrick Wayne Jamison, and SueZann […]
You Can’t Mute All the Trolls: How to Be a Journalist in 2017
On today's episode, our deputy web editor @chwoodiwiss chats with with journalists @sullivanamy, @dawn_cherie, and @ayshabkhan about something journos usually don’t like talking about: when doing our job becomes too much. We discuss the public's rising suspicion of journalism, dealing with traumatic images, fending off Twitter hate, and—whew—why we still love the work. For more, read our companion piece in […]

Letters to the Editor (Resurrecting this Historical Section): Redefining Anthropology?
Editor’s Note The lifeblood of science and social science is competition among ideas in healthy debate testing scholarly standards and findings. In recent years, as standards have begun to disappear in social science and as journals begin to advocate for doctrine in place of social science and discipline, the opportunity to challenge colleagues (and editors) […]
Returning Discipline to the Discipline: A Model Procedure for Reviews in Anthropology, Social Sciences, and Other Related Disciplines
This piece uses participant observation of and research into disciplinary procedures to reveal that review policies in anthropology, other ‘social sciences’, and related disciplines have become arbitrary and politicised with little to protect professional standards of a discipline and to avoid conflicts of interest that prejudice scholarship. To address the problem, this piece takes the […]
The Nonsense and Non-Science of Political Science: A Politically Incorrect View of ‘Poly-T(r)ic(k)s’
The purpose of this short essay is to highlight the failures in contemporary Political Science by sketching a small model of what the discipline would look like if it were in fact a “discipline” driven by scientific questions and methods responsive to public benefit rather than to indoctrination and control. Rather than simply accept, on […]
An International Legal Scholar’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
An Ecological Economist’s View on “Is Economics in Violation of International Law? Remaking Economics as a Social Science”
Introduction Is mainstream economics with its many theories and recommendations compatible with international law, such as the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP, 2007) or the Rio Declaration on Environment and Development of 1992 (UN Rio Declaration, 1992)? Are globally renowned universities teaching economics in ways that violate international law? Can […]

Important COVID-19 Update
The Coalition’s Client Services Office will be closed until the State of Emergency is lifted. Anyone needing assistance may call 240-446-9649 to inquire about Religious Coalition service availability. Emergency Financial Services will remain intact throughout the COVID-19 crisis. However, due to the halt of utility terminations and rent evictions, these services are currently provided on […]
Important COVID-19 Information
The Coalition’s Client Services Office will be closed until the State of Emergency is lifted. Clients can still access emergency financial services by calling 240-446-9649. Email questions or concerns at info@rcehn.org. The Alan P. Linton individual shelter will continue to operate as normal, on a first come, first serve basis. Those who are utilizing the […]
Newsletter: Winter 2020
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It’s A Wonderful Life
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2019 Unity Campaign
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Before protests, black Americans said religious sermons should address race relations
Six-in-ten black adults say it is important for houses of worship to address “political topics such as immigration and race relations.” The post Before protests, black Americans said religious sermons should address race relations appeared first on Pew Research Center.
A month before George Floyd’s death, black and white Americans differed sharply in confidence in the police
In April, 78% of Americans overall – but 56% of black Americans – said they had confidence in police officers to act in the public's best interests. The post A month before George Floyd’s death, black and white Americans differed sharply in confidence in the police appeared first on Pew Research Center.
10 things we know about race and policing in the U.S.
Black adults are about five times as likely as whites to say they’ve been unfairly stopped by police because of their race or ethnicity. The post 10 things we know about race and policing in the U.S. appeared first on Pew Research Center.
Black imprisonment rate in the U.S. has fallen by a third since 2006
There were 1,501 black prisoners for every 100,000 black adults in 2018, down sharply from 2,261 black inmates per 100,000 black adults in 2006. The post Black imprisonment rate in the U.S. has fallen by a third since 2006 appeared first on Pew Research Center.
About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement
The use of at-home DNA testing kits has raised concerns about whether consumers are comfortable with the use of their data by police. The post About half of Americans are OK with DNA testing companies sharing user data with law enforcement appeared first on Pew Research Center.

PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split in the Orthodox Church
The Orthodox Church in Ukraine has been under the authority of Moscow since 1686. Until the 2014 war with Russia, that situation bothered few. Now a growing number of congregations, approximately 500 so far, have joined a new independent Ukrainian … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Russia’s war in Ukraine leads to historic split […]
PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era
The new documentary, “Hesburgh,” explores the life of Father Theodore Hesburgh, who served as a long-time president of the University of Notre Dame and is recognized now as one of the most important civic and educational leaders of the 20th … More → The post PBS NewsHour: Following Father Theodore Hesburgh through Civil Rights era […]
VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service
Justice Halim Dhanidina was recently elevated to California’s Courts of Appeal, making him the state’s most senior judge of Muslim faith. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent David Tereshchuk talks with Dhanidina about engaging with supporters and critics alike, and setting an … More → The post VIDEO: California’s first Muslim judge on faith and public service […]
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge
America’s Foremost Muslim Judge By David Tereshchuk It wasn’t exactly a surprise for Halim Dhanidina to get a call in 2012 from California Governor Jerry Brown’s office saying he’d been picked to serve as a judge on the state’s Superior … More → The post America’s Foremost Muslim Judge appeared first on Religion & Ethics […]
The relationship between science and religion
The friction between science and religion goes back centuries. While the conflict often lies in beliefs and research, the common ground between the two is sometimes left unexplored. Researchers dive deeper into this debate. The post The relationship between science and religion appeared first on Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly.

Catholic Priest In Indiana Suspended After Calling Black Lives Matter Protesters 'Maggots'
The Rev. Theodore Rothrock's diatribe against Black Lives Matter got him suspended from his church in Carmel, Indiana.
Despite Some Disapproval, White Evangelicals Haven't Budged On Voting For Trump: Survey
White evangelicals' approval of Trump has slipped slightly, but ultimately, they are sticking with their man, a Pew Research Center survey has found.
Supreme Court Rules State's Denial Of Funding For Religious Schools Violates Constitution
The case, Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue, concerned a school choice program that provided taxpayer dollars for private school scholarships.
Texas Megachurch Defends Having Choir Of Over 100 Sing In Front Of Mike Pence
The choir performed indoors — even though health experts have warned that COVID-19's spread can be augmented by singing.
White Evangelicals Aren't As Worried About COVID-19 As Other Faith Groups: Study
White evangelicals are less concerned about being infected and more enthusiastic about opening up, the American Enterprise Institute found.