November 2015: GetReligion
Hey journalists, if the Greater Church of Lucifer says it’s not Satanic, check it out. Published Nov. 2. Reading, writing, arithmetic — and the Rapture: Welcome to a real Texas Supreme Court case. Published Nov. 3. Big news report card: Grading coverage of Houston’s defeated ordinance on gays, transgenders. Published Nov. 4. Attorney for suspect in Oklahoma State parade crash mentions God … and crickets … Continue reading November 2015: GetReligion
Oklahoma State, faced with another tragedy, prays for healing
By Bobby Ross Jr. | For The Washington Post STILLWATER, Okla. — People in this college town grieved again Sunday. It was about four years after a plane crash killed two women’s basketball coaches and almost 15 years after 10 people died when a plane carrying members and coaches of the men’s basketball team went down. And it was one day after four people were … Continue reading Oklahoma State, faced with another tragedy, prays for healing
God, guns and keeping Christians safe
Pistols in the pews make some feel more secure, but others are leery. Finalist (part of three-story portfolio), Magazine News Religion Reporting, Religion News Association By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle At many Churches of Christ across the nation, Christians bring more than their swords — as some refer to their Bibles — to Sunday worship. An untold number also carry concealed handguns into … Continue reading God, guns and keeping Christians safe
October 2015: GetReligion
Same-sex wedding cake wars draw more headlines — and more RNS snark. Published Oct. 1. ‘Are you a Christian?’: Grading media coverage of faithful after Oregon mass shooting. Published Oct. 5. Say what!? Associated Press quotes a gay-rights activist, calls him a Baptist minister. Published Oct. 6. From faith and forgiveness to a furor over finances at Charleston’s Emanuel AME Church. Published Oct. 7. In coverage … Continue reading October 2015: GetReligion
The long road from Baghdad
The long road from Baghdad (reporting from Dearborn, Mich.): Wissam Al-Aethawi endeavors to take the Gospel to the epicenter of Arab life in America. DEARBORN, Mich. — In the heart of this Detroit suburb, Muslim women who wear hijabs to cover their heads abound. Signs for Middle Eastern restaurants, halal meat markets and even national chain stores such as Walgreens appear in Arabic and English. … Continue reading The long road from Baghdad
Why Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris was baptized in his baseball uniform
One of the major leagues’ top young prospects, Norris seeks to give all the glory to God. By Bobby Ross Jr. | The Christian Chronicle DETROIT — The 16-year-old pitching phenom stepped into the baptistery wearing his high school baseball uniform. Fresh dirt stains splotched his white uniform pants as Daniel Norris crept barefoot into the water to confess his faith in Jesus Christ and be … Continue reading Why Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris was baptized in his baseball uniform
September 2015: GetReligion
Wait, did Pope Francis just change Catholic doctrine on abortion? Or did he simply tell people to go to confession? Published Sept. 1. God vs. god: In reporting on religion, sometimes a typo really is just a typo. Published Sept. 2. For Boston Globe, a crazy question concerning New Hampshire and John Kasich’s faith. Published Sept. 3. Veteran New York Times religion writer declares: ‘This … Continue reading September 2015: GetReligion
We’re famous! My son and I end up on TV as Rangers sweep Astros
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“Take me out to the ball game” is my blog on major-league ballparks and the wonders of witnessing America’s favorite pastime up close.
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By Bobby Ross Jr.
ARLINGTON, Texas — Hey, that’s me!
And my son Keaton!
We ended up on Fox Sports Southwest on Wednesday night, cheering wildly as the Rangers walloped the Astros, 14-3 — part of a four-game sweep that propelled Texas to a 2.5-game lead in the American League West.
A few more pictures from a fun night of September baseball:
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Boy Scouts’ gay-friendly policies draw mixed responses
Boy Scouts’ gay-friendly policies draw mixed responses (reporting from Piedmont, Okla.): Some Churches of Christ maintain ties with BSA, while others align with a new national scouting organization. PIEDMONT, Okla. — Ken Richter loved the Boy Scout life. Starting as a 7-year-old Cub Scout, Richter embraced the outdoor adventure, the leadership training and the character development. “I loved to go camping and canoeing, and I made a … Continue reading Boy Scouts’ gay-friendly policies draw mixed responses
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 