President Donald Trump said that backing for Israel in Congress had declined during the country’s military campaign in Gaza, telling The Daily Caller that Washington’s pro-Israel lobby no longer has the hold on Capitol Hill it once did.
Who Embraces Diversity in America—and Who Doesn’t
Is there a more loaded word in American discourse right now than “diversity”? It seems you can almost sort Americans into two camps based on how often they use the term. It certainly played a central role during the 2024 Presidential…
Pope demands end to the ‘pandemic of arms’ as he prays for victims of Minnesota school shooting
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called for an end to the “pandemic of arms, large and small,” as he prayed publicly for the victims of a shooting during a Catholic school Mass in the United States.
Racial Reconciliation Is on the Move
Karen J. Johnson’s new book Ordinary Heroes of Racial Justice: A History of Christians in Action displays the mind of a historian, the heart of a teacher, the spirit of a disciple, and the credibility of someone who has practiced the life…
Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs
Niccolò Machiavelli, the infamous author of “The Prince,” wrote in the 1500s that the ideal leader makes and breaks solemn agreements. He creates alliances with weak allies to defeat a powerful enemy and then eliminates them one by one. He…
Christian College’s Hot Take On Cracker Barrel Has People Saying, ‘Huh?’
A conservative Christian college’s response to Cracker Barrel’s new logo left many critics baffled.
After Annunciation shooting, Catholic schools pray, prepare drills in sanctuaries
As news of the mass shooting at a welcome-back Mass for the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis spread across the country on Wednesday (Aug. 27), Catholic educators and church leaders sprang into action, reinforcing safety protocols and consoling students, even…
Major Jewish groups urge synagogues to seek federal security grants despite Trump’s terms
Six major Jewish organizations that have pushed to expand federal funding for synagogue security are urging Jewish institutions to apply again for the grants despite any concerns about the Trump administration and its terms for grantees.
Florida Man Kicks God Out of the Ten Commandments
During a debate about displaying the Ten Commandments in local government buildings in southern Florida, Collier County Commissioner Chris Hall dismissed the sacred meaning of the words found in the Bible.
Do Non-Religious People Actually Hate Religion?
To me, there’s always been a pretty big blind spot when it comes to the study of non-religion in the United States. There are plenty of survey questions that ask about religious attendance and belief in God. However, there are very…
American Bible Society funds AI assistant, YouTube shows to boost Gen Z Bible use
Could artificial intelligence or short TV episodes help young adults engage more with the Bible?
Supporting religious diversity on campus is a surprising consensus among faculty across the red-blue divide
Universities, often perceived as bastions of progressive thought, are increasingly reflecting the broader political polarization gripping the nation.