NYT: Nuns, birth control and Obamacare. Published Jan. 2. Wait, not all home-schooling is stupid and harmful!? Published Jan. 3. An ‘atheist’ Adventist’s alienation: any missing voices? Published Jan. 7. Wives, submission, web traffic and Candace Cameron Bure. Published Jan. 8. * CNN finds missing voices in ‘atheist’ pastor’s media blitz. Published Jan. 9. God, faith, Jahi McMath and church (or not). Published Jan. 10. … Continue reading January 2014: GetReligion
Mandela legacy in South Africa: All races worship freely — Anti-apartheid champion’s quest for equality and justice draws praise from leaders of Churches of Christ. Page 1 lead. Second Place, News Story, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle Bullets came flying at Alan Martin as he stepped off a Cape Town, South Africa, bus after a Wednesday night Bible study. … Continue reading Mandela legacy in South Africa: All races worship freely
By Bobby Ross Jr. My Top 10 bylines of 2013: 10. Oh, Brothers!: For Rockies pitcher with 0.28 ERA, there’s a higher calling. LOS ANGELES — Rex Brothers portrays himself as “just a normal dude.” Except that he’s standing in the visitors’ clubhouse at Dodger Stadium as he makes this claim — a few hours before pitching yet another scoreless inning for the Colorado … Continue reading 2013 in review: My Top 10 bylines of the year
In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making: The Pan American Lectureship returns to the Central American capital where it started in 1963 (reporting from Guatemala City). Currents. GUATEMALA CITY — Fifty years ago, the Pan American Lectureship was launched in this Central American capital to focus attention on fledgling Latin American missions. Just a few years before, Jerry and Ann Hill and their … Continue reading In Guatemala, a celebration 50 years in the making
‘Dozens of pastors’ not quoted in front-page story. Published Dec. 2. Joe Jonas unplugged begs for good reporter and editor. Published Dec. 3. * The Methodist roots of Nelson Mandela. Published Dec. 6. The second storytelling rule: Get the name of the church. Published Dec. 9. Isn’t that special? Satan pays a visit to the Bible Belt. Published Dec. 16. Liberal media? Yes, say some … Continue reading December 2013: GetReligion
Financial crisis at Southwestern: Historically black Christian college seeks donations and prayers to ‘be able to survive’ (reporting from Terrell, Texas). Page 1 lead. TERRELL, Texas — Southwestern Christian College, a historically black college associated with Churches of Christ, faces a financial crisis. The sudden loss of $500,000 a year in federal funding has exacerbated long-standing financial difficulties, top administrators told The Christian Chronicle. “This … Continue reading Financial crisis strikes Southwestern Christian College
Ghosts in blue-state — er, red-state — West Virginia? Published Nov. 1. KKK hoods, ‘two angels’ and a frustrating ghost. Published Nov. 4. Porn no more: Secular students inviting religious discussion. Published Nov. 6. * Surprise! A same-sex marriage story that gets religion. Published Nov. 8. Pod people: Stopping in again at the Death Cafe. Published Nov. 9. * How many atheists does it take … Continue reading November 2013: GetReligion
Mother-in-law’s faith-filled life leaves a legacy: ‘Our parents made sure our foundation of faith and family was ingrained in us, and I am so very thankful for that’ (column from Harrah, Okla.). HARRAH, Okla. — Bobby and Patricia Dillard raised their daughter, Tamie, on a strong foundation of Christian faith. I am blessed beyond measure that they did. My future wife — the mother of our three … Continue reading Personal: Mother-in-law’s faith-filled life leaves a legacy
A more graceful Ross joins GetReligion crew. Published Oct. 1. * Kleenex alert: Tale of tragedy, irony and Christianity. Published Oct. 2. * #RNA2013: Best in religion reporting honored. Published Oct. 3. When religious liberty clashes with gay rights. Published Oct. 5. Mormons softening opposition to homosexuality … or not. Published Oct. 8. Warming the chair? WSJ laments the loss of the pew. Published Oct. … Continue reading October 2013: GetReligion
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 