For all of the influence wielded and attention received by American evangelicals today, one could be forgiven for concluding that evangelicalism and Christianity are synonymous in America.
As midterms approach, white Christian nationalism is mainstream for the GOP — and it’s only getting worse
As one might imagine, Yale University’s recent conference on White Christian nationalism and the midterm elections was full of sobering information. And yet, two conclusions managed to stand apart from the rest. First, that the phenomenon is firmly anchored within the Republican…
‘Before it is too late:’ Trump attacks Jewish Americans in post and draws swift criticism
Donald Trump attacked Jewish Americans on Sunday for not giving him enough political contributions and again suggested, falsely, that they have dual loyalties to the United States and Israel.
BWA Women to Host Global Day of Prayer Service
For more than 70 years, Baptist women around the world have united every November for Baptist Women’s World Day of Prayer. This year a new tradition will be added to the historic event as Baptist World Alliance Women (BWA Women)…
Pope Francis extends synod to 2024, urging participation, patience
Pope Francis extended his massive consultation of Catholic faithful around the world by a year, urging patience for the three-year turned four-year process that promises to reform Catholic hierarchies and promote decentralization in the church.
The Forgotten Christian Cause: Preserving Democracy
The midterms election season is not the easiest time to feel good about American democracy.
Queen lauds Minnesota church’s century of Norwegian worship
Before attending the packed Sunday morning service, Queen Sonja of Norway praised Mindekirken congregation for having maintained worship in Norwegian for all 100 years that the church has existed in Minneapolis.
They united to oppose an extremist party entering Israel’s government in 2019. This time, leading US Jewish groups are staying quiet.
In 2019, when then-Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in talks with an extremist party to coordinate election tactics, the message from the U.S. Jewish community was clear: Don’t.
In new footage, Pelosi seen praying with colleagues shortly before insurrection
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi began her day on Jan. 6, 2021, by praying with colleagues and discussing the Christian celebration of Epiphany, according to newly released behind-the-scenes footage chronicling the California Democrat’s experience of the insurrection.
Dr. Oz could make history as a Muslim senator, but his faith isn’t a big part of his campaign
Dr. Mehmet Oz rarely talks about his faith on the campaign trail – but, if he wins, the son of Turkish émigrés could make history as the first Muslim elected to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Evangelical college students often feel misunderstood – what helps boost understanding between students of all faiths?
Our research team has studied college students’ attitudes toward evangelicals, a topic that tends to prompt strong reactions.
At new Minnesota facility, Amazon takes small steps to welcome Muslim workers
A new Amazon sorting facility in Woodbury, Minnesota, is taking its employees’ religious needs seriously, adding new “ablution stations” for ritual hand and foot washing and three rooms that people of any faith may use for prayer or meditation.