Forgiving a racist chant
Forgiving a racist chant (reporting from Oklahoma City): Amid national outrage over a video referencing the N-word and lynchings, a Christian senator seeks to bring healing. OKLAHOMA CITY — State Sen. Anastasia Pittman chose forgiveness over bitterness. Pittman — the only African-American female among Oklahoma’s 149 legislators — made national headlines when she stood beside an expelled University of Oklahoma fraternity member at a March 25 … Continue reading Forgiving a racist chant
Indiana law pits religious freedom vs. gay rights
Just what's so 'controversial' about that Indiana religious freedom bill passed this week?: http://t.co/z2LQqBLstW pic.twitter.com/EijNXb4dUc — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 25, 2015 Enter CNN: Indiana 'religious freedom' bill just got even more controversial: http://t.co/lOYFdLyhEI #journalism pic.twitter.com/bciGDUhlsF — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 26, 2015 It's a bird. It's a plane. It's a front-page @IndyStar editorial. No, really … http://t.co/cg0tDR2GVg #RFRA pic.twitter.com/PSL55ZQqhK — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 31, 2015 What … Continue reading Indiana law pits religious freedom vs. gay rights
April 2015: GetReligion
On that florist who refused flowers for gay wedding, Indy Star misses chance to provide real insight. Published April 1. You’re familiar with the Godbeat, but what about the Jesus Beat? It’s coming soon to RNS. Published April 2. Whatchamacallit: Media struggle to describe religious freedom laws in Indiana, Arkansas. Published April 3. It’s past time for New York Times to correct report that beheaded … Continue reading April 2015: GetReligion
Best month of baseball ever: hit all 30 MLB ballparks in roughly 30 days
“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.
Hey baseball fans, how cool would this be?
Sports on Earth senior writer Will Leitch has devised the “ultimate baseball trip.”
https://twitter.com/williamfleitch/status/575367701763350528
Leitch writes:
Every fan dreams of this. We look at Spring Training now, and we know the season is coming. It would only be appropriate that once baseball truly begins again, we celebrate with the ultimate indulgent celebrations. Imagine it: 30 stadiums in (roughly) 30 days. What a way to live! People would write novels about you.
Sounds terrific, but I must take issue with one point: I’d write my own novel.
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5Q+1 interview: Daniel Burke on CNN Belief, ‘The Friendly Atheists Next Door’ and the next big religion story
5Q+1: @BurkeCNN on @CNNBelief, friendly #atheists and his next big #religion story: http://t.co/3LaL1aBVio pic.twitter.com/rWEmx0KwpR — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 24, 2015 He survived a @GetReligion interview, but will @BurkeCNN's friendly #atheist story endure our critique?: http://t.co/SVvk9sfhPF #journalism — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 28, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading 5Q+1 interview: Daniel Burke on CNN Belief, ‘The Friendly Atheists Next Door’ and the next big religion story
A busy week for Dr. Kent Brantly, inspiring Christians in three states
A busy week for Dr. Kent Brantly, inspiring Christians in three states: http://t.co/bSXsX5Ddur #CofCnews pic.twitter.com/N5XT0HLWpX — Bobby Ross Jr. (@bobbyross) March 23, 2015 This story appears in the online edition of The Christian Chronicle. Continue reading A busy week for Dr. Kent Brantly, inspiring Christians in three states
Faith of Jeb Bush: Aligned with Catholic hierarchy on most issues, but not on death penalty
Faith of @JebBush: Aligned with #Catholic hierarchy on most issues. Not on death penalty: http://t.co/CNiQUb83qE pic.twitter.com/2Ti3ovPxul — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 19, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Faith of Jeb Bush: Aligned with Catholic hierarchy on most issues, but not on death penalty
Oklahoma lawmakers contemplate eliminating all marriage — licenses, that is
#Oklahoma lawmakers contemplate eliminating all marriage—licenses, that is: http://t.co/X8Ce8mp2Lu #journalism pic.twitter.com/Ywef7SNMAK — GetReligion (@GetReligion) March 13, 2015 This analysis of media coverage appears online at GetReligion.org. Continue reading Oklahoma lawmakers contemplate eliminating all marriage — licenses, that is
Which ballpark is No. 1 on my bucket list? Hint: It has ivy-covered outfield walls
“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.
I won’t bury the lede or attempt to keep you in suspense.
This is a no-brainer really: The legendary Wrigley Field — home of the Chicago Cubs — ranks No. 1 on my bucket list of a dozen major-league ballparks I’ve yet to experience.
The 101-year-old Wrigley — known for its ivy-covered outfield walls — was built in 1914 and ranks as MLB’s second-oldest ballpark after Boston’s Fenway Park.
In 2006, my family and I actually visited the outside of Wrigley and posed for a photo under the famous red sign. But the Cubs were out of town, and we did not get to see an actual game.
My full bucket list:
Faith. Family. Fastballs. 