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Former Texas megachurch pastor indicted in Oklahoma on child sexual abuse charges
DALLAS (AP) — Robert Preston Morris, 63, has been charged with five counts of lewd or indecent acts with a child.
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POSTED MARCH 13, 2025 3:12 PM |
For superfans, comic-con culture is more than fun – it’s sacred, a sociologist explains
(The Conversation) — Beyond entertainment, fandom provides meaning, values and essential community to some participants.
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POSTED MARCH 13, 2025 2:05 PM |
Truth or Dare: Evangelical Edition + Erin Hicks Moon
Katelyn and Roxy revisit some of the Capital T-truths of their youth group days and dare to say 'maybe I don't believe that anymore.'
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POSTED MARCH 13, 2025 4:01 AM |
Faith-based refugee resettlement groups concerned about Trump administration’s new plans
(RNS) — In a status report sought by a federal judge, the Trump administration’s lawyers argued the State Department is not required by law to provide reception and placement benefits to refugees when they arrive in the U.S.
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POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 10:20 PM |
Southern Baptist lawyers say the DOJ investigation is over
(RNS)— The investigation cost the SBC's Executive Committee $2 million in legal fees and led to one former Southern Baptist seminary leader pleading guilty to lying to the FBI.
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POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 9:17 PM |
For Jews, the age-old threat of Purim is not even the past
(RNS) — On Purim, Jews celebrate a long-ago victory over hatred, but it's worth praying too for the frustration of some modern antisemitic plotters.
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POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 9:10 PM |
The Northeast is the only region for Southern Baptist growth, analysis shows
(RNS) — Churches in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont grew in the number of congregants by 10%, according to a Lifeway Research analysis of Southern Baptist church statistics.
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POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 8:54 PM |
Empathy isn’t a sin. It’s a risk.
(RNS) — But a lot of good things are risky.
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POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 8:26 PM |
14 LGBTQ-affirming ministers lose credentials, more face investigation, over beliefs
(RNS) — An LGBTQ-inclusive congregation is also exiting the Anderson, Indiana-based Church of God movement.
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POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 7:26 PM |
Photos of the Week: Bloody Sunday anniversary; Ash Wednesday
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama, Ash Wednesday and more.
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POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 3:14 PM |
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
Six Steps to Pivoting in a Crisis
From Trump’s rollback of DEI initiatives to the pandemic, how are nonprofits successfully pivoting to meet the evolving needs of their communities during crises?
POSTED MARCH 13, 2025 4:00 PM |
Protecting Children of Immigrant Families: Nonprofit Advocate Responses
In the face of threats and uncertainty, nonprofit advocates are responding to support both immigrant children and their families.
POSTED MARCH 13, 2025 10:00 AM |
Organizing White Men for Social Justice: Let’s Build
A longtime leader in antiracist organizing considers the past, present, and future of organizing white men to support racial equity and justice.
POSTED MARCH 13, 2025 10:00 AM |
From Microfinance to Mutual Aid—Moving Resources to People, Not Banks
In southern Chile, a partnership with a Mapuche community seeks to develop a local economy that is fully rooted in community values of democratic governance, mutual aid, and self-sufficiency.
POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 2:38 PM |
How to Stop TIFs and Megaprojects: Stories from the Field
Across the country, residents are forming community coalitions to regain public control of the local development process. Two stories from Detroit and Philadelphia show how.
POSTED MARCH 12, 2025 2:32 PM |
Resiliency Strategies for Nonprofits in Times of Political and Financial Instability
This moment presents a crucible for the nonprofit sector. Here are five recommendations for nonprofit resilience.
POSTED MARCH 11, 2025 11:13 AM |
Questioning the Hype: Intentional Tech Adoption in the Nonprofit Sector
Nonprofit professionals are often pressured to adopt new tools under the false urgency of “falling behind,” but it’s crucial to question these narratives, use technology intentionally, and ensure transparency in its application.
POSTED MARCH 11, 2025 10:58 AM |
LGBTQ+ and Disability Rights Organizations Are Resisting Trump’s Nonprofit Crackdown
The Trump administration’s executive orders and funding freezes threaten LGBTQ+ and disability rights nonprofits, forcing service reductions, legal battles, censorship, and increased reliance on grassroots mutual aid networks.
POSTED MARCH 10, 2025 2:05 PM |
From HeLa Cells to Digital Health: Navigating the Promises and Pitfalls of Modern Clinical Research
As we advance into the digital health era, it will be crucial to...comprehend the specific challenges that people of color and other marginalized groups encounter in clinical research….By promoting ethical and inclusive digital health advancements, we can empower individuals, improve outcomes, and reduce health disparities, fostering a more equitable digital future [for all].
POSTED MARCH 10, 2025 10:00 AM |
Our Bodies, Our Data, Our Destinies: Native American Women Harnessing Technology for the Benefit of Our People
Native American health researchers need allies to better ensure that Indigenous people not only drive and design health projects but also create, access, and control the data generated from them....We will no longer accept being researched on—we deserve to lead the research that is about our families and communities.
POSTED MARCH 10, 2025 10:00 AM |
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