The former leader of a religious right organization said he recruited and coached wealthy volunteers including a prominent Dayton, Ohio, evangelical couple to wine, dine and entertain conservative Supreme Court justices while pushing conservative positions on abortion, homosexuality, gun restrictions and…
Vatican astronomer praises beauty and potential of Webb space photos
Vatican astrophysicist Brother Guy Consolmagno released a statement Thursday (July 14) praising the crisp images of the cosmos delivered by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope as “food for the human spirit,” while highlighting the rich history of Catholic scientists who…
Biden in Israel: You don’t need to be a Jew to be a Zionist
US President Joe Biden reaffirmed his Zionism and the strong ties between the US and Israel in his remarks upon landing in Israel on Wednesday.
Raushenbush named leader of Interfaith Alliance
A great-grandson of the first Jewish Supreme Court Justice and of the most prominent early 20th century Baptist pastor teaching the Social Gospel has been named leader of Interfaith Alliance, an organization dedicated to protecting the integrity of both religion…
Evangelical Covenant Church’s First Female President Likes a Challenge
When Tammy Swanson-Draheim began serving in the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), it was difficult for women in ministry to find lead pastor roles in the denomination. Twenty-three years later, she became the first female president in its history.
First known depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah uncovered in Israel
The earliest known depiction of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah was discovered at an ancient synagogue in Israel, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced last week. A rendering of one figure driving a stake through the head of a…
The British Are Coming: UK Takes Religious Freedom Torch from US
The epicenter of advocacy for international religious freedom (IRF) has crossed the pond. Last week, the United Kingdom hosted the first in-person government ministerial on the issue to be held outside the United States.
Saddleback elders say no ‘pattern of abuse’ found in investigation of new pastor
Leaders of one of the nation’s largest and most prominent congregations say their new pastor has been cleared of allegations of abuse at his previous church.
Ukrainian Christians Recall 51 Days Huddled In Church Building As City Was Destroyed
Huddled in a hallway as bombs reduced their Ukrainian city to rubble, members of the Mariupol Church of Christ urged Alexander Chekalenko — Sasha — to call on the Lord for protection.