Contract concern: USAID policy on hiring alarms charities
Contract Concern: USAID Policy on Hiring Alarms Charities Groups concerned religious liberty fear they could be challenged in the future. Christianity Today April print issue. Evangelical organizations that partner with Uncle Sam to deliver humanitarian aid overseas are voicing concern and outrage over a new federal policy that “strongly encourages” all contractors to develop anti-discrimination policies covering employees’ sexual orientation. The U.S. Agency for International … Continue reading Contract concern: USAID policy on hiring alarms charities
‘Little youth rally’ draws 12,000 as teens make annual pilgrimage to Winterfest
‘Little youth rally’ draws 12,000 as teens make annual pilgrimage to Winterfest (reporting from Gatlinburg, Tenn.). Currents. GATLINBURG, Tenn. – Envision a crowd at a rock concert — a mob of frenzied fans lined up hours early waiting for the doors to open. Picture the scene at a national political convention — a throng of party faithful with crazy hats and colorful signs. Imagine the audience … Continue reading ‘Little youth rally’ draws 12,000 as teens make annual pilgrimage to Winterfest
March 2012: GetReligion
Backward people in a backwoods place. Published March 2. Abortion doc and the F-word. Published March 6. The voiceless disappearing flock. Published March 7. Debt and the American church. Published March 12. A handful of religion ghosts. Published March 14. Two faces of pope’s Cuba visit. Published March 26. Ghost in a knuckleballer’s redemption. Published March 29. The revival that went bust. Published March 31. Continue reading March 2012: GetReligion
Illegal immigration pits law vs. mercy
Illegal immigration pits law vs. mercy: One minister’s passion for aliens (reporting from Chicago). Page 1 lead. First Place (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Supple Feature Writer of the Year Award, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle CHICAGO – On a dark street, a mother weeps. At 4:45 a.m., she stands … Continue reading Illegal immigration pits law vs. mercy
February 2012: GetReligion
L.A. Times fails to draw religious blood. Published Feb. 3. Josh Hamilton’s Christian rehab. Published Feb. 4. The narrow Prop 8 decision. Published Feb. 8. Not a pretty kind of truck stop. Published Feb. 10. To love and to cherish till WHEN? Published Feb. 13. Cult of the Seattle sex pastor? Published Feb. 15. When gossip makes the front page. Published Feb. 20. Thin Mints … Continue reading February 2012: GetReligion
My top stories for The Oklahoman: 1993-2002
By Bobby Ross Jr. Some of my best and/or favorite stories for The Oklahoman between 1993 and 2002: 2002 • Marriage and divorce in Oklahoma: In-depth series on Gov. Frank Keating’s taxpayer-funded initiative targeting the state’s No. 2-in-the-nation divorce rate. • Archbishop sees failure in abuse case: Evaluation of Duncan priest sought in 1994, he acknowledges in interview with The Oklahoman. Earlier story. • U.S. bishops ask Keating to lead board (reporting from Dallas): Governor … Continue reading My top stories for The Oklahoman: 1993-2002
From ‘serve us’ to service
From ‘serve us’ to service: For a 120-year-old church, growth coincides with a renewed focus on Kingdom building and community outreach (reporting from Mt. Juliet, Tenn.). Churches That Work. MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Forgive David Shannon if he sounds like he’s boasting. It’s just that he’s impressed with the young man at the end of the table. “He’s probably as smart as you and me put together, you know … Continue reading From ‘serve us’ to service
As USCIRF faces possible closure, funding divides religious freedom experts
As USCIRF Faces Possible Closure, Funding Divides Religious Freedom Experts The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is preparing to shut down. Christianity Today January print issue. As Chris Seiple sees it, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has operated with a lamentable approach: “name, blame, and shame foreign governments.” That approach, in the president of the Institute for Global Engagement’s view, has … Continue reading As USCIRF faces possible closure, funding divides religious freedom experts
January 2012: GetReligion
Latinos at a small country church. Published Jan. 1. Romney’s Mormonism: Problem for voters? Published Jan. 4. Obama’s war on religion? Published Jan. 9. How do you know that? Published Jan. 10. Imam who loves the Blues. Published Jan. 13. A tale of two storylines. Published Jan. 20. Cowboy Christianity catching on? Published Jan. 24. Romney’s tithing: A closer look. Published Jan. 26. Pod people: More … Continue reading January 2012: GetReligion
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