As the nation’s first human-composting funeral home is now operational in the state of Washington, death care specialists say this new and environmentally friendly procedure is crucial as mortuaries fill up and people seek more sustainable practices.
Texas gambling opponents ready for battle
With major professional sports teams supporting efforts to legalize sports betting and one of the world’s largest gambling companies backing a multimillion-dollar lobbying effort on behalf of casinos, gambling opponents recognize the potential for a David-and-Goliath battle in the Texas…
Leonardo’s ‘Last Supper’ reopens to public with short wait
COVID-19 restrictions have brought a novelty to art lovers: The possibility of seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper” without waiting in line, and with same-day tickets possible.
Faith and the COVID-19 vaccine: ‘I’m a member of a community with duties’
Nearly 9% of Americans have been vaccinated against COVID-19, and with the announcement of a third vaccine in Johnson & Johnson’s new single-dose version, the United States’ campaign is showing promise despite initial stumbles. But more than a third of Americans still say they…
Safety Net Programs Have Reduced U.S. Poverty, Disparities Remain
Poverty in the U.S. has been reduced significantly by social safety net programs, but ethnic and racial disparities persist, according to a Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) report published January 28.
Robert Saleh is the NFL’s first Muslim head coach
Robert Saleh was announced as head coach of the New York Jets under a five-year contract earlier this month. He is the first Muslim to become coach of an NFL team and takes over a team that finished with a…
White Evangelicals More Likely to Say Online Harassment Due to Faith
Nearly one-third (29%) of white evangelicals in the U.S. who have experienced online harassment say it is due to their religious affiliation, according to a Pew Research Center report published Feb. 1.
A Catholic scholar weighs Biden’s future with Vatican and US bishops
For a decade, Massimo Faggioli has taught a class on U.S. Catholics and politics, most recently at Villanova University where he is a professor of theology and religious studies. But when it started to look increasingly likely that Joe Biden…
Settlement restores control to Baylor and Southwestern
A legal settlement has returned control of the Harold E. Riley Foundation to Baylor University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.