'Moral Mondays' protests split on Bible's message to help poor

Chris Kardish, Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Over the last two months, hundreds of protesters have walked out of North Carolina's capitol in handcuffs to show their opposition to policies by the GOP-controlled Legislature..

Southern Baptists re-elect 1st black president

Associated Press

HOUSTON (AP) - Luter was first elected in 2012. His presidency comes at a time when the nation's largest Protestant denomination is trying to move beyond its traditional white Southern base...

Is Kanye's new music blasphemous?

Rashad Drakeford

OPINION - Would I have used the word “God” to describe my dominance in my field of work? No. But that’s what makes Kanye, well, Kanye...

A decade on, Southern Baptists adapt to new role

Travis Loller, Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A decade ago, the Southern Baptist Convention was riding high...

Does the black church play a role in LGBT depression?

Mashaun D. Simon

theGRIO REPORT - In recent years, the impact of mental health, depression and even suicide among black men and women has become the topic of much discussion within and outside the black community...

Do men want a Christian woman in theory, or practice?

Liz Lampkin, MadameNoire.com

OPINION - I wonder how many men really want a woman who does more than profess to be a God fearing woman, or attends church on Sunday faithfully...

On cheating: 'The Devil made me do it'?

Mashaun D Simon

theGRIO REPORT - Recently, Tina Campbell, of the gospel duo Mary Mary, and her husband, Teddy Campbell, admitted that their marriage is in trouble due to an extramarital affair on his part. While Teddy did not utter the words, “the devil made me do it,” there was some demonic finger pointing...

In time for Easter, new exhibit explores Christianity’s African Roots

Nana Ekua-Hammond, Ebony.com

With a new exhibit called “Ashe to Amen: African Americans and Biblical Imagery,” Dr. Leslie King-Hammond examines what Black people did with the religion once they were in America.

Is the pressure to be perfect Christians undermining the church?

Demetria L. Lucas

OPINION - If Christians want to maintain relevance among the younger set, it would be helpful if those with holier-than-thou attitudes stopped alienating other flawed members of the flock...

Photo exhibition celebrates link between preachers and DJs

Kunbi Tinuoye

theGRIO REPORT - An innovative one-day photographic exhibition that explores the analogy between DJs and ministers took place in Atlanta on Sunday night...

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