Not only are claims that the religious left is “on the rise” as old as the contemporary religious right itself, but the framing of the religious left may actually further enable the religious right.
How the religious right gained unprecedented access to Trump
As the president offers a sympathetic ear – and policies to match – critics see a de facto advisory committee, violating federal law
Pew: Sunday regulars are happier and healthier
Across 25 countries, active religious participation is linked with habits like nonsmoking, community involvement, and voting.
Pelosi, DeVos address Christian educators on policy and faith
Hours before post-shutdown conversations began on immigration and border security on Capitol Hill, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told a group of Christian educators gathering in the nation’s capital this week that she intends to uphold her responsibility to “act upon…
S.C. foster care agency tests public’s will to exclude on the basis of faith
Can faith-based social service providers who receive federal funds refuse to license people who don’t share their faith? The Trump administration says yes.
Closing the gulf between black and white Christians
In a new book, a black evangelical challenges his white counterparts to take full responsibility for their complicity in racism, and to commit to changing America.
Together for the Go$pel
Amid backlash, evangelical leaders are finally acknowledging sexual abuse — but not a high-profile preacher allegedly facilitating it. Why?
Respecting the spirituality behind Marie Kondo’s ‘Tidying Up’
While many are either casually intrigued or cruelly judgmental of Marie Kondo’s approach to tidying, most have not taken the time to understand her method and its religious underpinnings.
Guns and God: Growing number of churches want armed security
“Fifty years ago, you could say no guns should be allowed in church, but times have changed,” said a police chief who runs a volunteer church security team.