Friction has been simmering within the global Anglican Communion for many years over its 42 provinces’ sharp differences on whether to recognize same-sex marriage and ordain LGBTQ clergy. This year, the divisions have widened, as conservative bishops – notably from Africa and…
US Jews fear collision with expected Israeli government
Israel’s ties to the Jewish American community, one of its closest and most important allies, are about to be put to the test, with Israel’s emerging far-right government on a collision course with Jews in the United States.
Same-sex marriage bill pits Biden against Catholic bishops — again
President Biden is butting heads with Catholic bishops again, this time over same-sex marriage protections expected to reach his desk this week.
Across vast Muslim world, LGBTQ people remain marginalized
On the outskirts of Yogyakarta, an Indonesian city that’s home to many universities, is a small boarding school with a mission that seems out of place in a nation with more Muslim citizens than any other. Its students are transgender…
Kachin Baptist leader detained in Myanmar
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.