When Tammy Swanson-Draheim began serving in the Evangelical Covenant Church (ECC), it was difficult for women in ministry to find lead pastor roles in the denomination. Twenty-three years later, she became the first female president in its history.
First known depictions of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah uncovered in Israel
The earliest known depiction of biblical heroines Jael and Deborah was discovered at an ancient synagogue in Israel, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced last week. A rendering of one figure driving a stake through the head of a…
The British Are Coming: UK Takes Religious Freedom Torch from US
The epicenter of advocacy for international religious freedom (IRF) has crossed the pond. Last week, the United Kingdom hosted the first in-person government ministerial on the issue to be held outside the United States.
Saddleback elders say no ‘pattern of abuse’ found in investigation of new pastor
Leaders of one of the nation’s largest and most prominent congregations say their new pastor has been cleared of allegations of abuse at his previous church.
Ukrainian Christians Recall 51 Days Huddled In Church Building As City Was Destroyed
Huddled in a hallway as bombs reduced their Ukrainian city to rubble, members of the Mariupol Church of Christ urged Alexander Chekalenko — Sasha — to call on the Lord for protection.
US government tells hospitals they must provide abortions in cases of emergency, regardless of state law
The Biden administration put health care providers on notice Monday that they must provide stabilizing care to pregnant patients and perform an abortion if the mother’s life is at risk, even when the procedure is illegal in the state where they practice.
Pro-religion decisions of 2022 had Christianity front and center
Sixty years after it had called it unconstitutional for state officials to establish official school prayers in public schools, the Supreme Court now has two decisions from a single term that bolster the rights of Christian schools on one hand…
Former Oath Keeper reveals racist, antisemitic beliefs of white nationalist group – and their plans to start a civil war
During his testimony before congressional investigators, former Oath Keepers spokesman Jason Van Tatenhove left little doubt about the intentions of the white nationalist militia group when its members stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Biden administration accuses Russia of antisemitism and exploiting Jewish suffering
In hard-hitting language, the Biden administration accused the Russian government of antisemitism and of exploiting Jewish suffering through its claims that its war against Ukraine is a “denazification” operation.
American Jewish groups denounce Presbyterian Church for calling Israel ‘apartheid’
U.S. Jewish organizations have responded angrily to the vote by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) declaring Israel an apartheid state, with some saying it amounted to antisemitism.
Possible threat raises fear in San Antonio Jewish community
Jewish community leaders in San Antonio had put synagogues and other facilities on high alert Saturday after being informed by the FBI of a potential threat.
Appeals Court rejects Apache’s religious freedom argument, likely leaving fate of Oak Flat in Congress’ hands
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a bid by Apache Stronghold, a nonprofit organization, to halt the transfer of federal land held sacred by the Apache to Resolution Copper, a mining company with plans that will…