The past president and former general secretary of the Kachin Baptist Convention in Myanmar was detained by the Burmese military junta and is being held in an undisclosed location in Myitkyina, Kachin State.
Why I stay: LGBTQ people of faith find ways to belong where doctrine rejects them
When queer students at Yeshiva University sued the school for discrimination in spring 2021, critics were quick to question why LGBTQ students would opt for an Orthodox Jewish university in the first place.
The Empty Gestures of Disillusioned Evangelicals
There have been encouraging signs lately of influential evangelicals inching away from Donald Trump.
Emhoff to host Jewish leaders for discussion of antisemitism
Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will host Jewish leaders this week to discuss a rise in antisemitism and efforts to fight hate in the United States.
Pope unveils Vatican Christmas tree, urging Christians to ‘stay rooted’ in Jesus
As this year’s Vatican Christmas tree and nativity scene were unveiled on Saturday (Dec. 3), Pope Francis reminded the faithful to “stay rooted in Jesus Christ” during the holidays.
Non-religious voters wield clout, tilt heavily Democratic
When members of the small Pennsylvania chapter of Secular Democrats of America log on for their monthly meetings, they’re not there for a virtual happy hour.
Student ‘slave auctions’ illustrate the existence of a hidden culture of domination and subjugation in US schools
In an otherwise normal football season, two California high schools abruptly canceled the remainder of their games for the same reason. Players on both teams participated in troublesome acts of racism.
US targets Russian mercenary group over religious freedom
The Biden administration on Friday placed a well-known Russian paramilitary organization on a list of religious freedom violators alongside a number of notorious terrorist organizations.
Theological schools report continued drop in master of divinity degrees
Professional degrees are gaining traction at theological schools across the U.S. and Canada, while the traditional ministerial degree, the master of divinity, is faltering, according to new data released late last month.
Action urged to prevent deportation of Chinese Christians
Sixty-four Christians currently in Thailand face deportation to China—which they fled to escape persecution—unless U.S. officials allow them to resettle in East Texas with the help of area churches.
How to address antisemitic rhetoric when you encounter it
Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, set off a chain reaction of condemnations from companies, brands and the public after he made antisemitic remarks earlier this year.
Amid China’s Rare Protests, Christians Wrestle with Their Role
During the unexpected protests in China last weekend, a student approached Zhu Jianshe with concerns that a classmate who had posted a protest slogan on campus would be severely punished. Zhu, a professor at a university in Shanghai and a…