The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on a far-right Israeli group and four unauthorized West Bank outposts, in the latest move by the Biden administration aimed at those the U.S. says undermine stability in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
At Buddhist-Christian dialogue, finding solidarity amid shifting religious landscape
Recently, a group of more than 30 Buddhists and Christians gathered to form relationships and discuss ways to collaborate as part of the National Buddhist-Christian Dialogue.
Review: The Emancipation of God
Walter Brueggemann continues to share wisdom with readers even as he reaches the twilight years of his life. Books continue to emerge, many of which involve making available either previously unpublished materials or reformulating materials into books, offering them to…
How a perfect storm sent church insurance rates skyrocketing
The Rev. John Parks was taking his first sabbatical in 40 years of ministry when he got a call from his church’s accountant with some bad news.
BWA Welcomes 13 New Member Partners
Meeting in Lagos, Nigeria, on July 8, the Baptist World Alliance (BWA) General Council unanimously approved 13 new members, bringing total membership of the BWA to 266 Baptist organizations across 134 countries and territories. Africa is well represented with 10…
Sen. Josh Hawley Declares His Support Of Christian Nationalism
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is under fire after a speech Monday night in which he advocated “Christian nationalism” for the good of the nation.
DoorDash delivers 100 million charity meals, partnering with religious, other nonprofits
DoorDash is known for its food deliveries to homes across America.
Director of national intelligence warns that Iran is funding anti-Israel protests in US
Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, said Iran was seeking to interfere in the U.S. election and was stoking protests against Israel as it wages war with Hamas, including through funding demonstrations.
Toned-down synod document backs female leadership, but not as deacons
The agenda for the next round of the Synod on Synodality, scheduled for Oct. 4-27 in Rome, will focus on female leadership and the inclusion of women in the Catholic Church, according to a document released Tuesday (July 9) by…
Chief prosecutor defends Vatican’s legal system after recent criticism of pope’s absolute power
The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has strongly defended the integrity and fairness of the city state’s justice system following criticism that Pope Francis’ absolute power and his interventions in the so-called “trial of the century” last year violated the defendants’ fundamental rights.
Columbia removes 3 deans over text exchange deriding concerns of campus antisemitism
Three Columbia University administrators have “been permanently removed from their positions” after sending a series of derisive text messages during a panel on campus Jewish life, the university’s provost announced Monday.
West Texas pastor who used illegal donations from churches to campaign for office is fined $3,500
A West Texas pastor who used his parish’s resources to campaign for office and several pastors from other churches who donated to him were fined after the state’s ethics commission determined that each violated election law.









