‘Not an act of God.’ How the Rev. Richard Joyner became a farmer, then a climate activist
CONETOE, N.C. (RNS) — Congregants at Conetoe Chapel Missionary Baptist Church thought their pastor was crazy when he suggested his
In letter citing Pope Francis, Vatican doctrine czar ends push for women deacons
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The head of the Vatican’s doctrinal department issued a letter on Monday (Oct. 21) dashing hopes
What’s a ‘Jezebel spirit’? Some Christians use the term to paint Kamala Harris with a demonic brush
(AP) — Christian nationalist leaders are telling followers that Vice President Kamala Harris is under the influence of a “Jezebel
What the history of blasphemy laws in the US and the fight for religious freedom can teach us today
(The Conversation) — Some 79 countries around the world continue to enforce blasphemy laws. And in places such as Afghanistan,
US patriots are diverse and have been since the American Revolution
(The Conversation) — In 1770, Barnard Gratz of Philadelphia wrote to a friend complaining about a recent speech by King
Catholic bishops are spending millions less to fight abortion this election
(RNS and NPR) — Every Monday morning, Ashley Wilson makes a cup of coffee, opens her laptop and loads Florida’s
The Freedom to Read is an Essential Human – and Religious
Marking the Freedom to Read Day of Action, this week’s episode of The State of Belief, Interfaith Alliance’s weekly radio
National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference launches new health initiatives
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Below the sparkling chandeliers of the Museum of the Bible’s ballroom, the murmurs of fervent prayers for mental
Judaism is a ‘thing’ — guess where?
(RNS) — When you die, timing is everything. For example: If someone dies on Shabbat, that person might be a
Christian nationalism is growing among US Hispanics. Scholars explain why.
(RNS) — Over the last year and a half, surveys have tracked a significant rise in support for Christian nationalism