Wednesday's News & Ideas - 9/27/2023
- Preventing abuse in churches
- Home schooling now less religious
- Black churches & COVID-19
- Culture behind toxic missionary work
- Armed man enters VA church
- How much coffee is too much coffee?
When it comes to preventing abuse, are all churches equal?
Religion News Service: As an Anglican bishop faces a church trial for allegedly minimizing abuse and misconduct, observers are wondering: Could this have happened anywhere?
Home schooling today is less religious and more diverse, poll finds*
The Washington Post: Fear of school shootings, bullying and indoctrination helped fuel a pandemic-era boom in home schooling, according to an exclusive Washington Post-Schar School survey
COVID-19 hit Black churches harder, but they weathered it better*
Christianity Today: New research shows how Black churches suffered during the pandemic. But these congregations also found unity where others were torn apart.
Two young missionaries made headlines. Two new docs look at why.
Vox: “Savior Complex,” “The Mission” and the culture behind toxic missionary work.
Virginia pastor describes scene at Sunday service as an armed man entered church
NBC News: Barry White, the pastor of Park Valley Church, said the 10 a.m. service had just begun with some music when the man, dressed in all black, entered the building.
The Spark
How much coffee is too much coffee?
Coffee is linked with lots of health benefits, but most of the risks come from the caffeine, says The New York Times.
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