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Trained In Rites Of Passage, Now They’re Training Black Male Youth

The Baltimore Rites of Passage Initiative has been hard at work raising up a cohort of 16 men who will, in turn, mentor Black male youth ages 11-13.

When Marissa Farrow Prays, It Goes Viral On Instagram

Young Instagrammers are finding faith through the international preacher who says prayer has always been “everything” in her life.

Nora Mckeller Shares Kindness With The Incarcerated ‘Least Of These’

Nora McKeller, 34, grew up in a family that worshiped and prayed together regularly, so she learned the importance of that as a child. “I became a deputy sheriff because I wanted to be part of something bigger than I am,” McKeller says.

Chicago’s First Woman Bishop Shares Her Journey On ‘Faithfully Speaking’

Bishop Paula Clark talks turning faith into action, about hospitality and service, and a bit about Queen Bey.

The Relentless Focus On White Christian Nationalism Is Spreading A Racist Myth

It’s been called an “imposter Christianity,” a heretical faith that “sanctifies lies,” and “the most serious threat” to democracy in America. That’s how critics have described White Christian nationalism, a deviant strain of religion that has infected the political mainstream.

Evangelicals Explain Differences Between Some White And Non-White Evangelicals

The relentless coverage of White Christian nationalism is spreading a racist myth: that Whiteness is the default setting for evangelical Christianity. CNN's Victor Blackwell speaks to CNN's digital senior writer John Blake and reverend John Onwuchekwa about the changing demographic within the church.

Pope Francis Addresses Pushback From African Bishops On Same-Sex Blessing

Pope Francis has addressed criticism over his consent to priests to bless same-sex couples, saying the pushback from African bishops was “a special case” influenced by culture.

261 Georgia Congregations Leave The United Methodist Church Over A Divide On LGBTQ Issues

The North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist Church voted Saturday to accept the decision of 261 congregations to leave the denomination over a divide on LGBTQ issues.

Rev. Al Sharpton Illustrates Similarities Between Civil Rights And Bible

Rev. Al Sharpton delivered a sermon intertwining race, politics and religion Sunday morning at Howard University’s chapel, a day after leading the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington.

Catching Up With Gospel Artist Aj Evans After Nomination For Gospel Award

For his first album, AJ Evans was nominated for a Stellar Gospel Music Award. He chatted with Wakisha Bailey about the experience.

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