The pitch for Latter-day Saint votes continues, as both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump made direct calls to Latter-day Saint voters over the weekend.
Church members are not exempt from domestic violence, author warns
Research and painful experience consistently demonstrate domestic violence is as prevalent in churchgoing families as it is in the general population, author and domestic abuse survivor Geneece Goertzen said. “I want pastors to acknowledge and admit this is an issue…
Saddleback pastor says abortion should be No. 1 concern in voting for president
In a sermon urging Christians to focus on Jesus and to reject fear heading into the November election, Saddleback Church Pastor Andy Wood warned of dire spiritual consequences awaiting those who vote for candidates supportive of transgender rights, same-sex marriage…
Du Mez warns of alliance of TheoBros, TechBros and oil millionaires
To understand the sinister forces working to influence the November election, pay close attention to the expanding alliance between religious, political and economic powers arrayed against American democracy, scholar Kristin Kobes Du Mez writes in a recent Substack post. The…
BNG webinar delves into how to end Christian nationalism
Abolishing Christian nationalism requires a firm understanding of the political ideology, a willingness to renounce faith-based violence and the courage to advocate against the racist movement at home and in the public square, Amanda Tyler said during a webinar about…
As COVID aid expires, homelessness spikes across America
Soaring housing costs, rising poverty and the end of COVID-era relief checks and eviction protections contributed to a spike in homelessness in the U.S. last year, according to a study by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. More…
Immigration advocates slam Biden White House again
The Biden administration has once again made asylum more challenging to obtain just as migrant encounters at the U.S.-Mexico border are dropping to recent lows. Advocates are protesting the move they say will exacerbate the already high numbers of migrant…
Women are dying due to vague abortion laws in states
Evidence is mounting that abortion bans are threatening the lives of mothers in states where the prohibitions are the strictest. Medical experts and pro-choice activists in states like Florida, Georgia and Texas say women are increasingly subjected to life-threatening health…
First Baptist Erwin, Tenn., among those hard-hit by Helene
Like many congregations affected by Hurricane Helene and its remnants, First Baptist Church of Erwin, Tenn., emerged from the storm determined to do whatever it could to help its battered community. But even as they jumped headlong into fundraising and…
National study predicts churches may be more optimistic about staff compensation than realistic
Economic reality likely will frustrate the optimistic outlook many churches have about pay raises and staff growth next year, according to a new financial analysis of U.S. congregations. “This fall, churches are extremely aligned on a cost-of-living adjustment for their…
Appeals court puts the final nail in student effort to hold religious school accountable for LGBTQ discrimination
An advocacy group for more than 30 LGBTQ students marginalized by religious colleges and universities will continue the struggle for justice after the recent dismissal of its class action lawsuit against three Christian colleges and universities and the federal government….
In Helene’s path, churches swing into action with relief ministries
People and institutions of faith from Florida to North Carolina are kicking into high gear to help the victims of Hurricane Helene even as they struggle assessing the human need and the scope of physical damage. Even in the most…