I’m part of a little bitty religious group. We call ourselves the Churches of Christ. This is how a Florida newspaper described us over the weekend:
Little bitty flock of 1.6 million
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'Long gone,' but not soon forgotten
To those who love baseball, it is more than a game. F. Scott Fitzgerald famously called it “the faith of 50 million people,” as Daniel Burke noted in a recent Religion News Service feature:
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Generic Bible-quoting cop slain
The accolades are pouring in for Brian Huff, a veteran Detroit police officer killed in the line of duty Monday. From the earliest news reports, Huff’s strong faith came into play.
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'Mushy' millennials in the news
Honk if you’ve heard the phrase “more spiritual than religious.” That, not “WWJD,” appears to be the mantra of today’s young people, even those who call themselves Christian. The movement has significant ramifications for Christianity — and religion in general — in the United States.
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Buck stops with Benedict ... again (updated)
Here’s the headline on The New York Times’ latest story delving into Pope Benedict XVI and his handling of clergy sexual abuse:
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Old West -- er, Old Testament -- justice?
While with The Oklahoman, I covered the state prison system for a while and served as a media witness for three or four executions (yes, it’s sad to say I can’t remember which, but as a reporter, I tried not to dwell on such experiences).
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Hooking up with CNN
Religion is overrated. Here in the bubble of GetReligionland, we sometimes forget that. Thank you, CNN, for reminding us.
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Northern exposure for Southern Baptists
The Northern Baptist Convention? As the Southern Baptist Convention faces declining membership and baptism numbers, a task force has drafted a resurgence plan.
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Glass-ceiling puff piece
If you’re a baseball purist, imagine a metro daily publishing a full-length story about the designated-hitter rule and quoting only those who favor it. If you thought “American Idol” was better with Paula Abdul as a judge, imagine a major media report that interviews only fans who believe Ellen DeGeneres is God’s gift to reality TV. Would either piece impress you as quality journalism?
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