On April 2, the Texas House Committee on State Affairs held a hearing on HB 1805, “An act relating to the creation of the Religious Freedom Commission.” The act would create a Commission of seven people within the office of…
Our Rights Come from God
It was an “administrative error,” the Trump administration conceded in a court filing at the end of March, to deport a Salvadoran man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia from his home in Maryland to El Salvador’s brutal CECOT prison.
Why Palestinian Christians Feel Betrayed by American Christians
The group in America that I’d say is most fervently urging President Trump to crush Palestinian hopes for a state is not the Jewish community but rather evangelical Christians.
Trump’s nominee for ambassador to the Vatican defends recent cuts to US foreign aid
President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to the Vatican defended many of the administration’s foreign-aid cuts at a Senate hearing Tuesday, even while saying Catholic charitable groups are well-equipped to deliver such aid efficiently.
For Jews traumatized by Oct. 7, Passover Seder is a model for how to process it
The events of Oct. 7, 2023, mark the darkest day in recent Jewish history, leaving an indelible mark on the Jewish collective psyche. Since Hamas’ brutal attacks in southern Israel, the passage of time has become warped: For many Jews,…
This Studio Turns to Viewers of Faith to Greenlight Movies
When “Sound of Freedom,” a $14.5 million indie film about child trafficking based on the life of a Homeland Security agent, stormed the box office to become an unlikely $250 million hit, practically nobody saw its runaway success coming.
How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
The damage from the Eaton Fire wasn’t indiscriminate. The blaze that ravaged the city of Altadena, California, in January 2025, killing 17 people and consuming over 9,000 buildings, destroyed Black Altadenans’ homes in greatest proportion.
Some Conservative Protestants Spark Debate By Embracing Lenten Traditions
Not all Christians celebrate Lent, but that’s not stopping some – especially those who have never done so before – from embracing it.
Carrie Underwood emotionally reflects on ‘how difficult it is’ to be vocal about her faith
One of the performances during Monday night’s “American Idol” episode struck a nerve with Carrie Underwood, who held back her tears as she reflected on being openly Christian.
Religion in 2024: The Plateau Is Real
There’s this very much overused saying in my line of work – data is the new oil. When you hear someone giving a ‘hype’ speech at a data science conference that line usually comes up one way or another.
Why Scandal Matters
Over the past few weeks, two Christian universities have been roiled by controversies at the boundaries of Christian speech. In one episode, Wheaton College’s social media team congratulated alumnus Russ Vought for his appointment to the Trump administration.
Pennsylvania faith groups build altar at ICE office in protest of immigration arrests
Clergy representing over 30 Pennsylvania religious groups rallied last Thursday (April 3) outside of Philadelphia’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Office against President Donald Trump’s order allowing immigration arrests at houses of worship.