Most American Jews, like most Americans, view the war in Ukraine as a horrific human catastrophe that demands political support, philanthropic dollars, and fervent prayers. We are entreated to attend rallies, assist refugees, and raise funds; some are participating in…
Fallout over LGBTQ spouses at Calvin University captures broader evangelical divide
For years, Calvin University, a leading evangelical school in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has tried to walk a fine line of being welcoming to LGBTQ students while still enforcing traditional Christian Reformed Church views on sexuality.
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston Resigns
Brian Houston has resigned from Hillsong Church, the congregation he founded nearly 40 years ago and led as global senior pastor.
Study: Women of no faith face discrimination — when they are seen at all
A survey of nonreligious people reveals that women are more likely than others to encounter stigma and discrimination in nearly every area of their lives — social media, education, employment, the military and within their families — because of their beliefs.
Baptist pastors and leaders join clemency plea for Melissa Lucio
Dozens of Texas Baptists—including the executive director of the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas—are among more than 100 faith leaders requesting clemency for Melissa Lucio, who is scheduled to be executed April 27.
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes ban on transgender girls playing girls sports in school
Kirin Clawson was getting ready to head outside and play soccer with her dad, Nathaniel Clawson, when he interrupted with some news.
After searing speech to Israeli lawmakers, Zelensky again points to Jerusalem as potential negotiations site
After a searing speech in which he criticized Israel’s government for not providing more robust aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky again raised the possibility that Jerusalem could serve as the site for peace talks between Russia and…
US expands travel bans on Chinese officials for persecution
The Biden administration on Monday expanded existing U.S. travel bans against Chinese officials whom it accuses of repressing ethnic and religious minorities.
Racial Justice Protest Affirmation Outpaced Financial Support
Far more people were supportive of protests for racial justice in 2020 than those who made donations to organizations and causes working for racial justice, according to a report published by The Women’s Philanthropy Institute on March 8.
Failure to grasp the distinct character and history of eastern Christianity is compromising our understanding of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began three weeks ago, it’s likely you’ve heard the term Russian World (or Russkii Mir). It’s easy to conflate this concept with nostalgia for the Soviet Union (it’s just another term for Russia plus satellite states, right?), but the…
US says Myanmar repression of Muslim Rohingya is genocide
Violent repression of the largely Muslim Rohingya population in Myanmar amounts to genocide, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday, a declaration intended to both generate international pressure and lay the groundwork for potential legal action.
The first bat mitzvah was 100 years ago, and has been opening doors for Jewish women ever since
March 18, 2022, marks the 100th anniversary of the first bat mitzvah ceremony in the United States.









