Author: Bobby Ross Jr.

Bobby Ross Jr. is an award-winning journalist who has reported from all 50 states and 20 countries.
Christianity Today

Generic Christian U

Generic Christian U. Ties that bind church schools are loosening. January issue. Faith-based universities with historically strong denominational ties—Nazarene, Mennonite, and Southern Baptist schools among them—are enrolling fewer students from within their own ranks. Paul Corts, president of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), said the trend, seen even in institutions with “very strong, close connections” to denominations, is bound to shape future … Continue reading Generic Christian U

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Religion Unplugged

December 2010: GetReligion

She forgives but can’t forget. Published Dec. 1. So many Muslims, so few quoted. Published Dec. 6. ‘Power of resilience and hope.’ Published Dec. 8. Noah built an ark … in Kentucky. Published Dec. 10. As usual, RNS gets religion. Published Dec. 13. Fine line between shallow, spiritual. Published Dec. 15. Ghostly wolf in the church? Published Dec. 22. Canada: Losing its religion? Published Dec. … Continue reading December 2010: GetReligion

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Christian Chronicle

Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God

Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God (reporting from Cincinnati). Page 1. CINCINNATI – Look around you Sunday morning. Is there a mom drowning in a sea of credit-card debt? A dad who can’t seem to quit clicking Internet porn? A teen dealing with a hangover or worried about a potential pregnancy? In the 21st century, the Christian family finds itself under constant siege: Sexual images. … Continue reading Ohio church’s message: Families matter to God

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November 2010: GetReligion

  Don’t ask, don’t tell, deja vu. Published Nov. 2. The religion-free election of 2010. Published Nov. 3. ‘Faith-filled’ Carter has his say. Published Nov. 4. Pod people: Faith & gay suicides. Published Nov. 5. An Okie asks: Is RNS the new CAIR? Published Nov. 8. Got News? Is Marco Rubio really a Catholic? Published Nov. 10. Little ado about something big? Published Nov. 13. … Continue reading November 2010: GetReligion

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Christian Chronicle

The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns

THE ROOKIE, PART 2: After the movie about his life, Jim Morris’ journey takes more extraordinary turns (reporting from Abilene, Texas). Page 1. First Place, Interview, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle ABILENE, Texas — Go play catch with Jim Morris. The Jim Morris, that is. The one whose real-life story Dennis Quaid portrayed in the 2002 Disney feature film “The Rookie.” … Continue reading The Rookie, Part 2: Jim Morris’ life takes more extraordinary turns

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Religion Unplugged

October 2010: GetReligion

Faith of (all) the Steelers. Published Oct. 1. Baseball demons, angels and Jesus. Published Oct. 6. ESPN’s Dusty Baker faith no-no. Published Oct. 7. Attacking gays or stating doctrines? Published Oct. 11. ‘God and the Devil’ in Chile. Published Oct. 13. Do all readers speak Arabic? Published Oct. 15. Ghost of Anita Hill’s voicemail. Published Oct. 20. Conjecture, caveats and gay Mormons. Published Oct. 26. … Continue reading October 2010: GetReligion

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Christian Chronicle

For one Navajo, a long journey home

For one Navajo, a long journey home (reporting from Gallup, N.M.). Currents. GALLUP, N.M. — It’s past 9 p.m. on a Sunday when Norman Chee Atchison, a housefather at Manuelito Navajo Children’s Home, goes to tuck in 3-year-old Monica. When Atchison and his wife, Cathy, step into Monica’s room, they find her and two older girls on the floor playing. “Girls! You’re supposed to be showered … Continue reading For one Navajo, a long journey home

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September 2010: GetReligion

Strippers in the pews — er, news. Published Sept. 1. Life and death of Mike/Christine. Published Sept. 3. How not to cover a protest. Published Sept. 7. Muslim victims of 9/11. Published Sept. 10. Could it be Satan? How con-VEEN-ient. Published Sept. 13. Dancing with the dead in Madagascar. Published Sept. 16. Really, really, really strong apology. Published Sept. 19. O’Donnell gets God, and many … Continue reading September 2010: GetReligion

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