This week’s roundup from A Public Witness highlights a variety of notable topics, including the launch of a new book, a podcast featuring Angela Parker, and the impending execution of a man who was ministering in prison. Key highlights include:
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Book Review: Robert D. Cornwall reviewed The Bible According to Christian Nationalists by Brian Kaylor, discussing how scripture is exploited for political gain. Kaylor also criticized a negative review of his book from World magazine.
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Clergy Action: Reports of clergy protesting against ICE actions in Chicago, where a Presbyterian pastor was shot with a pepper ball while praying, underscoring contrasting visions of Christian faith—one aligning with authority and the other advocating for oppressed communities.
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Lutheran Leadership: The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop.
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Palestinian Christian Communities: Articles detail the struggles faced by these communities amid violence from Jewish settlers and government restrictions.
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Controversial Incidents: A Pennsylvania pastor sparked outrage for preaching with an assault rifle during a sermon, while a school board in Kentucky rejected a proposal for offsite religious instruction.
Additional discussions included the intersection of faith with social issues like immigration and labor rights, reflecting on the role of churches in demonstrating love through community services like ESL programs. The article calls for support of their journalism through paid subscriptions.
