A coalition of faith leaders and activists on Monday demanded the elimination of the Senate filibuster, wading into a crucial debate in Washington with a 50-50 Senate and President Joe Biden eyeing ambitious legislation on expanding voting rights, stemming gun…
Joe Biden is not planning to solve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
It’s the ultimate prize in diplomacy, and almost every modern president has sought it despite the long, treacherous odds: a resolution to the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian crisis.
Christian nationalism is a barrier to mass vaccination against COVID-19
While the majority of Americans either intend to get the COVID-19 vaccine or have already received their shots, getting white evangelicals to vaccination sites may prove more of a challenge – especially those who identify as Christian nationalists.
Celebrity lineup to read King’s anti-war speech on assassination anniversary
A coalition of religious, civil rights and peace organizations is marking the anniversary of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. with a remembrance of his speech against the Vietnam War, given exactly a year before his death.
Montana House backs bill on religious challenges to rules
The Montana House passed a bill Thursday that would allow people to challenge government regulations that interfere with their religious beliefs.
Georgia faith leaders to leave water bottles around Capitol in protest of new voter laws
Faith leaders in Georgia are fighting back against a new law that bans offering food and water to people waiting in line to vote, with many voicing opposition or planning protests against a statute they say targets people of color.
Vatican makes moral case for supporting people displaced by climate change
Pope Francis and other Vatican leaders reiterated the Catholic Church’s commitment to “eco-justice” in a new document on Tuesday (March 30) addressing the growing number of people being displaced by climate change and calling on the church to take an…
Baylor partnership brings Baptist Standard archive online
Baylor University Libraries are partnering with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and Baptist Standard Publishing to digitize the Baptist Standard archives, making Baptist history accessible.
Survey: Most Americans know Biden is Catholic, far fewer know Harris’ religion
Most Americans know President Joe Biden is Roman Catholic but there are stark differences — especially based on political party — in how they believe he should live out his faith, a new study shows.