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Welcome to the Faithfully Magazine Newsletter edition: February 1, 2025. Click here to learn how to sponsor an edition of this newsletter.
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What's New
Church Chucks Black Priest Who Mimicked Elon Musk’s Nazi Salute
A British priest who delivered an Elon Musk-inspired, straight-armed salute during his address to a pro-life gathering last week has been kicked out of his church.
The Anglican Catholic Church announced that Father Calvin Robinson, who is biracial, is “no longer serving as a priest” in the denomination. The removal of Robinson’s license came after he delivered a speech on Jan. 24 to the National Pro-Life Summit in Washington, D.C. At the end of his speech, he mimicked the language and gestures that Musk used during an Inauguration Day event.
Like Musk, Robinson said “My heart goes out to you,” touched his chest and made the straight-armed salute. A clip of the moment went viral. Many observers have said the gesture is tantamount to a Nazi salute, and Robinson’s now-former church endorsed that view. Read More
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AME Church Cites Spiritual Warfare in Opposition to Trump's Executive Orders
The Council of Bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church is not mincing any words in a new statement opposing several executive orders signed by President Donald Trump hours into his presidency. The bishops highlight that these actions, implemented via executive orders rather than legislation, have raised significant concerns. Read More
Related: A Response to the Council of Bishops Statement — 'Disputes Without and Fears Within'
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Around the Web
Trump Administration Said It Lifted Its Ban on Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid. That’s Not True.
On Friday morning, the staffers at a half dozen U.S.-funded medical facilities in Sudan who care for severely malnourished children had a choice to make: Defy President Donald Trump’s order to immediately stop their operations or let up to 100 babies and toddlers die. Read More
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Fed Agencies Ban Black History Month, Woman's History Month, and More
The Defense Intelligence Agency has ordered a pause of all activities and events related to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History Month, Juneteenth, LGBTQ Pride Month, Holocaust Remembrance Day and other "special observances" to comply with President Trump's executive orders aimed at curtailing diversity, equity and inclusion programs, according to a memo obtained by NBC News. Read More
Related: Trump Officially Recognizes February 2025 as National Black History Month: "I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities."
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From The Archives
February marks a great time to peruse faithfullymagazine.com's REMEMBER section highlighting the unique contributions of Black Christians. Here are some links to get you started:
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Free Events
Via the faithfullymagazine.com Events Calendar, here are some upcoming free virtual events:
- Christianity and the Future of American Democracy
- A World Transformed: an Online Conversation With Tom Holland
- Fostering Healing Conversations: How Ancient Texts and Modern Reflections Help Us Care
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On Our Radar
Amazon has dropped the official trailer for its new Bible-inspired series, "The House of David" premiering Feb. 27 on Prime Video.
 Also, the Black Church Food Security Network is starting its free four-week political education virtual course about the intersection of faith, food, and freedom.
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