April 2011: GetReligion
The Army’s evangelical atheists? Published April 4. The b-i-b-l-e without a capital B? Published April 5. Muslim Night at the ballpark? Published April 8. Journalism vs. stenography? Published April 11. Fun, fun, fun … at Ghanaian funerals. Published April 14. Passion of the amusing Christian dude? Published April 21. If it bleeds, it leads. Published April 22. ‘Doing church’ at home. Published April 25. No … Continue reading April 2011: GetReligion
Saving Sin City
Saving Sin City: West Coast meeting draws preachers, leaders to Las Vegas (reporting from Las Vegas). Page 1 lead. Second Place, Convention or Meeting Coverage, Associated Church Press By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle LAS VEGAS – Go ahead. Snicker. Leo G. Gay has heard all the jokes. When fellow Christians find out he’s from Sin City, the wisecracks start. “I get questions like, … Continue reading Saving Sin City
March 2011: GetReligion
Shake your ‘booty’ out of the Bible. Published March 2. Tennessee’s Shariah waltz. Published March 4. Judgment Day for CNN. Published March 8. Big Easy and the paddle. Published March 11. Religion and tragedy in Japan. Published March 15. Crystal Cathedral’s controversial covenant. Published March 16. More than a sex covenant? Published March 17. To toast or not to toast during Lent? Published March … Continue reading March 2011: GetReligion
Bricks and moratoriums: Zoning out churches
Bricks and Moratoriums: Zoning Out Churches Economy impacts churches’ battles to build. March issue. The city council of Burbank, Illinois, passed a new zoning law late last year banning churches from building in commercial areas. The action came after Rios de Agua Viva, a Hispanic congregation, signed a $900,000 contract to transform an old restaurant into its new sanctuary. The congregation did what many have … Continue reading Bricks and moratoriums: Zoning out churches
‘He was a hero to his church family’
‘He was a hero to his church family’: Member killed, wife wounded when gunman opens fire on Arizona congresswoman (reporting from Tucson, Ariz.). Page 1 lead. First Place, News Story, Associated Church Press Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association Third Place, General News Reporting, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle TUCSON, Ariz. – Until … Continue reading ‘He was a hero to his church family’
February 2011: GetReligion
‘Eat more chikin’ or not? Published Feb. 1. iPad publication meets the Amish. Published Feb. 3. What’s in an Old Testament name? Published Feb. 8. Religion’s role in the revolution. Published Feb. 12. The Muslim speed-dating scene. Published Feb. 15. Gun laws and the Godbeat. Published Feb. 16. Thou shalt favor one side. Published Feb. 21. Ghost in Nevada’s brothels? Published Feb. 23. ‘Waning … Continue reading February 2011: GetReligion
January 2011: GetReligion
The end of the world. Published Jan. 3. When the melting pot boils over. Published Jan. 5. The messy side of journalism. Published Jan. 7. Please don’t steal my quotes. Published Jan. 9. Rave review for a Raven. Published Jan. 12. A little context goes a long way. Published Jan. 19. A vision from God. Published Jan. 25. Generic ‘cycle of sin.’ Published Jan. 27. … Continue reading January 2011: GetReligion
‘This is what the Lord made me for’
‘This is what the Lord made me for,’ says national motocross champion Trey Canard (reporting from Shawnee, Okla.). Currents. SHAWNEE, Okla. – Out of his racing uniform, Trey Canard seems an unassuming presence, especially for someone known for performing high-speed, bone-jarring exploits in front of 30,000 to 60,000 fans. However, the toughness and quiet confidence of the 5-foot-6, 150-pound Canard shine through as he reflects on … Continue reading ‘This is what the Lord made me for’
Editorial: Taking steps to protect children
First Place, Editorial/Commentary, Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists This staff editorial was written by Bobby Ross Jr., managing editor for The Christian Chronicle. In Georgia, a former youth minister faces statutory rape charges. He’s accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year-old church member. In Indiana, a minister pleaded guilty last summer to sexually assaulting a teenage girl. These cases — both involving Churches of … Continue reading Editorial: Taking steps to protect children
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