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  Russell Moore named Christianity Today editor

  Russell Moore, the former Southern Baptist ethicist, was named editor in chief at Christianity Today.

  08/08/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  When does church conflict become spiritual abuse?

  Concerns about spiritual abuse have become common in recent years—at churches large and small.

  08/02/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Evangelical activist and author Ron Sider dies at age 82

  Ron Sider, an author, seminary professor and evangelical social justice activist, died July 27. He was 82.

  08/01/2022 - By Bob Smietana, Jack Jenkins & Adelle Banks / Religion News Service

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  Young Bible-engaged care about prisoners, immigrants

  Younger Christians who engage with Scripture are more apt to care for prisoners and immigrants as neighbors than are older Christians, the latest release from the 2022 State of the Bible reveals.

  07/26/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Hymn Society continues push for more diverse music

  Masking was enforced, but the COVID-19 pandemic lifted just enough this year for organizers to go ahead with the 2022 in-person meeting of the Hymn Society, celebrating the society’s 100th year of existence. 

  07/26/2022 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Christian pop star Amy Grant named Kennedy Center honoree

  Contemporary Christian musician Amy Grant has been named one of the Kennedy Center’s five honorees for 2022.

  07/22/2022 - By Adelle M. Banks / Religion News Service

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  Pastors know of deconstruction, fewer see it in their churches

  For some pastors, the only construction projects they worry about are building renovations, but others say they’re facing churchgoers who are tearing down aspects of their faith.

  07/20/2022 - By Aaron Earls / LifeWay

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  Lifesaving new 988 suicide and crisis lifeline active

  Dialing or texting 988 automatically connects callers to the National Suicide Prevention lifeline network of services with greater ease than dialing the traditional 1-800-273-8255, which still works

  07/19/2022 - By Diana Chandler / Baptist Press

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  Early depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah found

  The earliest known depiction of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah was discovered at an ancient synagogue in Israel, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced.

  07/18/2022 - By Kathryn Post / Religion News Service

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  Churches adjust as inflation impacts ministry costs

  Some economists cite various factors in saying the country hasn’t technically hit a recession. But for Americans facing decades-high inflation and record gas prices impacting grocery bills, it certainly feels like one.

  07/12/2022 - By Scott Barkley / Baptist Press

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  Churches often view abuse as moral failing, not predatory act

  Churches often turn against adult survivors of abuse rather than helping them—seeing them as threats to the church rather than beloved members of the community, some experts say.

  07/07/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service

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  Lawsuit against McLean Bible and David Platt dismissed

  A yearlong legal battle over a contested election at a prominent Washington, D.C.-area church appears to be over for now.

  06/28/2022 - By Bob Smietana / Religion News Service