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The Bulletin considers the end of Chinese international adoptions, recaps the week’s presidential debate, and talks about friendship across political divides with Taylor Swift as a case study.
Evangelicals for Harris Asked to ‘Cease and Desist’ Billy Graham Ad
Franklin Graham says the campaign is “trying to mislead people” by positioning his father’s preaching in contrast to Donald Trump.
Church Attendance Dropped Among Young People, Singles, Liberals
Overall, most churchgoers—including most white evangelicals—returned to the pews after the pandemic, survey finds.
Violence Against Indian Christians Is Becoming a Problem for American Politicians
As the US pursues a closer relationship with India, activists are concerned some are overlooking the persecution of religious minorities in the world’s largest country.
Eritrean Patriarch Abune Antonios Dies After 16 Years in Detention
Former Orthodox leader was long confined for resisting government requests to excommunicate thousands of members.
US Senate Confirms Rashad Hussain as First Muslim Religious Freedom Ambassador
(UPDATE) Bipartisan vote of 85–5 installs Biden nominee championed by many Christian IRF advocates.
Nigeria Removed, Russia Added to US State Department’s Religious Persecution List
USCIRF “appalled” at “unexplainable” Nigeria decision, “welcomes” Russia and Taliban inclusion, and wishes India, Syria, and Vietnam were also named and shamed.
Desmond Tutu, Archbishop and Apartheid Foe, Dies at 90
South African activist said a disciplined prayer life sustained him.
Biden Names First Muslim Religious Freedom Ambassador
(UPDATED) 12 Christian IRF advocates praise Rashad Hussain, Obama’s OIC envoy, for his credentials and credibility. Two USCIRF commissioners and antisemitism envoy also named.
Beth Moore anunció que ya no pertenecerá a la Convención Bautista del Sur
La popular maestra bíblica, autora y defensora de las víctimas de abuso, ha decidido abandonar la denominación que alguna vez fue su “lugar seguro”.