The Bible tells the stories of women whom God used and who exercised spiritual leadership, but they are all-but-invisible when Scripture is viewed through patriarchal lenses, best-selling author Beth Allison Barr told a Christian community development gathering.
Jewish women cite faith in contesting Kentucky abortion ban
Kentucky’s sweeping abortion ban was challenged Thursday by three Jewish women who brought a lawsuit arguing that it violates their religious rights under the state’s constitution.
Even Christians who are Democrats are abandoning the Social Gospel
About a decade ago, the conservative commentator and radio show host Glenn Beck told listeners to “look for the words ‘social justice’ or ‘economic justice’ on your church website. If you find it, run as fast as you can.”
Native Americans’ decadeslong struggle for control over sacred lands is making progress
Who should manage public land that is sacred to Native Americans?
Colorado baker fighting ruling over gender transition cake
The Colorado baker who won a partial Supreme Court victory after refusing on religious grounds to make a gay couple’s wedding cake a decade ago is challenging a separate ruling he violated the state’s anti-discrimination law by refusing to make a…
Bring Back Altar Calls
“Every head bowed and every eye closed.” If you recognize those words, you probably grew up in a church much like the one I did, where every worship service ended with an altar call or an invitation hymn.
Catholic priest in Italy suspended for pro-LGBTQ stance
An Italian priest, well known in the country for his support toward LGBTQ couples, abortion and euthanasia, was suspended by the Catholic Church on Monday (Oct. 3) for “holding positions that are not aligned with Church teaching.”
How Queuing to Pay Respect to the Queen Became a Pilgrimage
Queen Elizabeth II died on September 8, 2022. As the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the head of one of the most famous families in the world, her death sparked an outpouring of devotion. Stories of her passing clogged…
Five Years After Church Shooting, Sutherland Springs Pastor Retires
Frank Pomeroy was hunting in the wet and cold Alaskan bush when the Lord gave him his final sermon as senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs.
United Methodists’ Native American International Caucus calls for end to Columbus Day
The Native American International Caucus, which advocates for Native Americans both inside and outside of the United Methodist Church, is calling on lawmakers to get rid of Columbus Day.
Amid Ian’s wounds, Jews see healing, renewal in Yom Kippur
Even though a destructive hurricane tore through his community just days earlier, nothing was going to stop Rabbi Yitzchok Minkowicz from holding prayer services Tuesday night for the start of the holiest day on the Jewish calendar.
Iranian Women Have Been Rebelling Since The Islamic Revolution, Renewing Hope Protests Will End Differently
Shouts of “death to the dictator” and “woman, life, freedom” are reverberating throughout the streets of Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old woman, while in custody of the “morality police” in Tehran.