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Church leaders tackle the stigma of mental illness

(RNS) For years, Southern Baptist leader Frank Page did not share the painful details of his daughter’s suicide, fearing that some Christians might speak ill of her if they knew. Mental illness and suicide were taboo topics for many churches, seen as a kind of spiritual failure. That may be starting to change.
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Addressing poverty: Don’t simply coast

| Apr 29, 2013

How do we address poverty and the problems that come with it? And where do hope and value come from?
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Atheists rally around jailed Bangladeshi bloggers

| Apr 25, 2013

An international consortium of nonbelievers is planning rallies Thursday outside Bangladeshi embassies and consulates to demand the release of several Bangladeshi bloggers who were arrested on charges of blasphemy. However, some of the rallies have been postponed. 
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Columbia atheist groups to join international protest in support of Bangladeshi bloggers

| Apr 23, 2013

Mid-Missouri atheist organizations will gather this Thursday for a demonstration to support a group of bloggers in Bangladesh who are under threat for their criticism of the 
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Boston Marathon bombings: One week later, a look back at coverage

| Apr 22, 2013

One week ago, the U.S. was rocked by bombs that exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. In the hours and days that followed, news outlets responded as usual: With a flurry of coverage. But sometimes, it's hard to take it all in. It's hard to think through it all. One week after Boston, here's a look back at what writers from all five faith and values sites around the country have been reflecting on.
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Boston Marathon’s holy ground and sacred bonds

| Apr 17, 2013

(RNS) When it comes to running, America often looks like a country of apostles and apostates.
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“Cue Courage” fights bullying through social media

| Apr 16, 2013

When Bobby Remis was 13 years old, he started helping kids at his school deal with bullying. Now 23, he's launched a national movement to inspire courage.
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Reactions to violence – after Boston

| Apr 16, 2013

 We ourselves will be among the wounded if we give in to hatred, to desires for retribution. But if we work for peace and reconciliation instead, we will begin to bring healing into the midst of suffering.
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Holocaust Remembrance Week: Remembering our past while looking forward

| Apr 9, 2013

Sunday marked the start of Yom Hashoah, or Holocaust Day, which commemorates Jews who died as a result of Nazi actions. MU's Jewish Campus Center Mizzou Hillel has several activities planned for the week. 
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Not alone: More atheists open about nonbelief

| Apr 3, 2013

"I thought I was the only one." I can't tell you how many times I've heard this. I'd bet that most, if not all, atheist organizers have heard this more than once. But slowly, this is changing – and that's good. 
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Canadian prisoners sue over lack of chaplains

| Apr 3, 2013

(RNS) Inmates in British Columbia have filed suit to overturn a decision by the Canadian government to cut part-time prison chaplains, alleging that the policy has nearly eliminated prison ministry to minority faiths.
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