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Synod ‘Fight for Soul’ of Catholic Church, Flap On English Translation of Key Report; Anti-Gay Law Advances in Kyrgyzstan; Global LGBT Recap

By Peter Montgomery

…sure by the United Nations and some Western nations to compel countries in Africa and elsewhere to rescind laws that restrict the rights of gay people, in exchange for financial aid. It says it is unacceptable “that international bodies make financial aid dependent on the introduction of regulations inspired by gender ideology.” “Gender ideology” is a construct being pushed by Catholic leaders in Poland and across Europe as a shorthand for everyth…

When Religion Becomes a Trap Rather Than a Safety Net

By Holly Welker

…op a friendship and appreciate what we have in common. Her mission was a public health mission and she wasn’t allowed to proselytize or even say anything about religion in her emails home. As a result, her emails were filled with stories about the people and life in India. I’ve traveled to Africa to write stories on behalf of a relief organization and we discovered that we are both adventurous, are both drawn to third world countries, and both dee…

Right Wing Morality is Costing the Church of England Dearly

By Linda Woodhead

…hand has been strengthened by selective alliances with Anglican bishops in Africa. This has created resentment amongst many Anglicans, and incomprehension amongst the general population. When I ask young people who have a negative attitude to the CofE why they hold that opinion the most common reason is that the Church is sexist and homophobic. The story of the Anglican (Episcopal) Church in the USA is different. Despite opposition, they approved…

Islam=Peace: What’s in a Slogan?

By Brie Loskota

…n, Jordan. I was there to participate in a convening of youth leaders from Africa and the Middle East under the auspices of the United States Institute of Peace, which had invited me participate in the meeting and to lead a training session on conflict communication. As we sat around a table in a hotel conference room, I was astounded by the stories of young community leaders doing work to change their neighborhoods and their countries against a b…

The Kidnapping of Nigerian Girls, A Primer

By Gordon Haber

Nigeria is arguably the most important country in Africa. With 175 million people, it’s certainly the most populous. And Nigeria has the biggest GDP on the continent, largely due to its oil reserves. In terms of religion, the northern half of the country is mostly Muslim, the southern half mostly Christian (with many Nigerians following traditional beliefs). Relations between Muslims and Christians have largely been cordial with occasional tensio…

Did the Pope Embrace the Prosperity Gospel?

By Sarah Posner

…guests were Tony Palmer, former director of Kenneth Copeland Ministries in Africa and current bishop & international ecumenical officer of the Communion of Evangelical Episcopal Churches; Geoff Tunnicliffe, head of Worldwide Evangelical Alliance; and John and Carol Arnott of the Toronto Blessing “holy laughter” movement. If, the statement continues, “Pope Francis is offering his blessing on their activities, he’s either not the Francis we’ve come…

Catholic Church Ordained Women Before, Can Do it Again

By Phyllis Zagano

…nd every bishop in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom and South Africa has received the offer of a download. Each member of the Council of Cardinals, its secretary, and Pope Francis has received a copy, along with the original Italian-languages essays. If the hierarchy will consider what history really says, perhaps they will think about whether they need to restore the tradition of women as deacons in their own dioceses. Even so,…

Noah’s All-White Ark, and Other Odd Directorial Choices

By Wil Gafney

…portrayed virtually everyone in biblical Israel, the intersection between Africa and Asia, as white. (Some even had Scottish accents. The thuggish, dreadlocked Samson was a notable, race-baiting, exception. I blogged about that series here.) This matters because the Noah story has particular implications in the justifications of the North Atlantic slave trade. Race and racism are historically interwoven with the biblical text and its interpretati…

Fr. John Dear, Dismissed from Jesuits: “It Is So Strange to Be Hated by So Many Church Leaders”

By Megan Sweas

…by so many church leaders. However, I just had an incredible few weeks in South Africa. I met a lot of great people, saw a lot, and learned a lot about the thousands who gave their lives to struggle against apartheid. I spent a great day with Archbishop Tutu, who is one of my heroes and my friend—that is an enormous blessing. And I have met all the greatest saints. My life has been so unusual, from time in jail and traveling war zones to being wi…

The Irony of the American Studies Israel Boycott

By Jon Pahl

…dvocates of the boycott, divestment, and sanctions movement often point to South Africa as a case to support their claims for similar action in Israel. But the kind of “solidarity” the ASA has encouraged here smacks of moral self-serving and grandiosity (American exceptionalism in a new guise), and lacks the clarity, realism, and pragmatism that, for instance, the Kairos theologians and the recently sainted Nelson Mandela practiced on the ground t…