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Thursday's News & Ideas - 8/8/2024

  • Black Church PAC for Harris
  • Churches arming themselves
  • Two astronauts go to church
  • UK’s continued anti-Muslim riots
  • Bible commentary from POC
  • Selling HarrisWalz.com

Pastors’ first ladies, other Black church leaders organize support for Harris
Religion News Service: In two calls, both sponsored by the Black Church PAC, the primary goal was to secure votes for Harris.

The rising fear of American Christians
UnHerd: Why are churches arming themselves?

One church, two astronauts. How a Texas congregation is supporting its members on the space station
The Associated Press: There’s no way on Earth for NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson to show up at Providence Baptist Church. They’re in space, orbiting the planet.

Why the UK has been overwhelmed by anti-Muslim riots
Religion Unplugged: Riots have erupted across the United Kingdom over the past week as far-right groups launched attacks against hotels housing asylum seekers and on mosques.

How to read the Bible in color*
Christianity Today: Why a group of multi-ethnic editors began working on a new commentary of the New Testament.

The Spark

The self-proclaimed GOAT of cybersquatting sold HarrisWalz.com for $15k
Jeremy Green Eche, 36, is a trademark attorney who also runs an online marketplace where people can buy and sell registered trademarks and domains, NPR says.

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