A dispute over a church sign in Arizona made its way to the Supreme Court this past week. At issue are the curbside signs Good News Community Church in Gilbert, Arizona, sets out before worship each week.
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Most Worshipers OK With Segregated Sunday Morning
Sunday morning remains one of the most segregated hours in American life, with more than 8 in 10 congregations made up of one predominant racial group. And most worshipers like it that way.
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Most Churchgoers Won’t Skip for Football
Most American churchgoers love church more than football. But a few diehard fans are willing to miss out on worship to watch a game.
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Americans Agree Race Relations Have Improved, But Still Need Improvement
Race relations in America are better than they used to be. And most Americans see diversity as a good thing. But there’s still a long way to go, according to two new surveys from Nashville-based Lifeway Research.
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Leaders Gather for Discussion on Race and the Church
In light of recent events in Ferguson, Missouri, Cleveland, and New York, 11 Christian pastors and leaders are gathering Dec. 16 for an event focusing on race, the church, and where to go from here.
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Rethinking Mental Illness
Matthew Stanford is a professor and the co-founder/executive director of the Grace Alliance, which trains churches to recognize mental illness and provides practical steps to minister to those living with mental illness and their families.
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