The midterm elections are likely to return to Congress elected representatives who hold a range of religious beliefs.
Japan Cabinet minister resigns over Unification Church ties
Japan’s economy minister submitted his resignation Monday over ties to the Unification Church after facing mounting criticism in a widening controversy involving dozens of governing party lawmakers.
White House condemns Kanye-fueled antisemitic freeway demonstration in Los Angeles
President Joe Biden’s administration is now the latest among national and local leaders to condemn a group of Los Angeles demonstrators who were giving Nazi salutes on a 405 Freeway overpass with several banners, including one that read “Kanye is…
DOJ Steps Up Prosecution of Pro-Life Protestors at Clinics
In the past month, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted more than a dozen pro-life protestors across the country for obstructing access to abortion clinics.
The future of the Congressional Caucus on Black-Jewish Relations is unclear as its founder retires
As she nears her retirement from Congress, Brenda Lawrence knows her work bringing Jews and Blacks together is not finished. Her latest reminder: Kanye West.
In the past, Branson and the Ozarks drew liberal Christians — as well as Christian nationalists
John Schmalzbauer, a religious studies professor at Missouri State University, said religion has long drawn tourists to Branson, Missouri, even before the city became known as a popular vacation spot for conservative Christians.
Federal appeals courts rule on legislative, judicial prayers
Two different federal appeals courts have recently ruled on cases involving prayers offered at official governmental proceedings. These cases, and the questions they pose, are worth watching.
World Council of Churches head meets with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill
The acting general secretary of the World Council of Churches met this week with Patriarch Kirill, the Russian Orthodox Church head who has drawn global criticism for lending spiritual support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Turkish singer appears in court over religious schools joke
A Turkish pop singer accused of “inciting hatred and enmity” with a joke about Turkey’s religious schools rejected the charge Friday during her first court appearance.