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This month, President Trump signed an executive order to prioritized religious freedom in the U.S. foreign policy and assistance programs. The new order allocates at least $50 million per year for programs that promote international religious freedom. “Religious freedom for all people worldwide is a foreign policy priority of the United States, and the United…

A group of white police officers and other members of the community came together to wash the feet of black protestors and faith leaders, while also asking for forgiveness. For Christians, foot washing is a ritual of humility. Jesus’ choice to wash the feet was to make a point about humble service towards others. The…

Senator in Utah, Mitt Romney, became the first known Republican senator to march alongside protestors in Washington D.C. Sunday afternoon. The demonstrations are seeking to raise awareness about police brutality and the Black Lives Matter movement after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. In an interview, the senator said he joined the protest because…

Holding a Bible in her hand, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized Trump’s visit to the historic church earlier this week. She also condemned his actions towards protestors and called for healing. “Peaceful demonstrators in front of the White House were beaten — some people came out and beat them so they could clear…

On Sunday night, the largest group of protesters that Lexington had seen yet walked to the police headquarters on Main Street. They stood face-to-face with a line of police officers. The protesters, who were standing up against police brutality, begged the officers in front of the building to kneel with them. After several of the…

In a speech delivered at Philadelphia City Hall on Tuesday, former Vice President Joe Biden condemned Trump’s confrontational response to peaceful protestors outside the White House to stage a photo op in front of a noble church. “When peaceful protesters are dispersed by the order of the president from the doorstep of the people’s house,…

The new White House Press Secretary believes she is in her role for a reason and God is part of it. Since entering her role, McEnany has been a stern defender of President Trump. In her position, she explains and defends the president’s decisions and policies, while also taking on the media unapologetically. You may…

Most of American knows George Floyd only by the last few minutes of his life, recorded by cell phone camera. The city of Houston, though, is remembering Floyd for the incredible life he lived. For decades, Floyd was an active member of the Christian church, ushering ministries into the area. “George Floyd was a person…

Donald Trump has declared churches, mosques, and synagogues “essential services,” and called for places of worship to open as states have started easing COVID-19 restrictions. The president also threatened to override governors who refused to reopen them over the weekend. “Some governors have deemed liquor stores and abortion clinics as essential but have left out…

As churches begin to reopen, many health experts are discouraging congregational singing, at least for now. While singing is a vital part of worship in so many churches, it can be dangerous amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The president of the Performing Arts Medical Association said that there is no safe way for singers to rehearse…
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