Feds release first guidelines for confronting a church shooter

Lauren Markoe

WASHINGTON (RNS) Though shootings at churches and other houses of worship remain relatively rare, they can make inviting targets for gunmen — particularly disturbed individuals — who are looking for a highly visible target to settle a grudge or make a political statement.
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‘No Father’s Day’ campaign focuses on children lost to guns

Debra Rubin | Jun 17, 2013

(RNS) Fathers of children killed by gun violence are lending support to a campaign intended to show lawmakers not everyone will celebrate Father’s Day.
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A Buddhist’s Moral Monday reflection

Steve Lee | Jun 12, 2013

Of his time demonstrating at Moral Monday, Steve Lee writes: "I want to work to for the cessation of the suffering wrought by the un-awakened, and I want to demonstrate to consensus Buddhists to take their Buddhism off the nightstand, off the meditation cushion, and bring it to the street. I do this in full awareness that if I am an activist while being caught up in the goal, the movement, or the result, then I am retarding my own development, my own unfolding path to liberation."
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Goolsby responds to critics of ‘Moron Monday’ remarks

Molly Parker & Ashley Withers | StarNewsOnline | Jun 11, 2013

Sen. Thom Goolsby's responded to critics who suggest he was not statesman-like in characterizing protesters who meet at the Legislative Building every Monday as "clowns," "the Loony Left" and "hippies."
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Moral Monday takes on clergy focus - a round-up of coverage

Amanda Greene | Jun 10, 2013

With new arrests, including one Charlotte-based North Carolina religion reporter, the Moral Monday protests in Raleigh continued on Monday (June 10). The day's organizers were hoping to gather at least 1,000 clergy at the latest Moral Monday.
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Atheists to unveil first monument to unbelief on public land

Kimberly Winston | Jun 7, 2013

(RNS) After years of unsuccessful challenges to religious monuments on public land, atheists are adopting a new strategy: if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.
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Report draws attention to Hindu hate crimes

Corrie Mitchell | Jun 6, 2013

(RNS) With the release of their ninth annual report, members of the Hindu American Foundation are pushing policymakers to take action against international human rights violations directed at Hindus.
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Jewish federations support egalitarian space at Western Wall

Michele Chabin | Jun 5, 2013

JERUSALEM (RNS) Under a proposed plan, the Western Wall will include a space where men and women can pray, read the Torah and worship side by side.
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“If it begins in NC, so be it” - rally cries and prayers from Raleigh on Moral Monday

Lillian Knoepp | Jun 4, 2013

Wilmington Faith & Values intern Lilly Knoepp collected these quotes from speakers at Moral Monday on June 3 in downtown Raleigh while live tweeting the event Monday. Check back for her full story on ministers who were part of the Raleigh protest.
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People arrested at Moral Mondays speak at Wilmington NAACP rally

Amanda Greene | Jun 3, 2013

North Carolina is one of at least 22 states considering more restrictive voter I.D. laws this session, according to the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law. The Center documented eight North Carolina voting restriction bills being currently considered in the legislature including either voter IDs or reducing early voting, Sunday voting or same day registration.
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BRIEF: Wilmington rally to give local support to Raleigh Moral Monday protests

Amanda Greene | May 30, 2013

The New Hanover County NAACP chapter will host a Forward Together Port City Edition rally at 3 p.m. Friday (May 31) at Warner Temple AME Zion Church, 620 Nixon St.
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