A proposed split in the United Methodist Church could be good news for colleges that struggled with whether to retain their church affiliation following the adoption of anti-LGBT policies.
13 years after a Baptist pastor assaulted her, a survivor gets her day in court
This article has been removed by the original source, HuffPost. Sarah Jackson addressed her abuser, former Baptist pastor Cameron Giovanelli, during his sentencing in Maryland.
A place for homeless families to sleep safely in their cars
How a group of interfaith partners is making use of their idle parking lots
Pete Buttigieg attended private meeting with black theologians, thought leaders
Former South Bend, Indiana, mayor and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg met privately with a group of African American theologians and thought leaders in December, another sign of the candidate’s ongoing efforts to bolster his lagging poll numbers with black voters.
States to Trump: We want refugees
With evangelical support, most governors agree to confusing new requirements.
Donald Trump Jr. poses with rifle decorated with a cross used during the Crusades
A spokesman for the Southern Poverty Law Center said that Crusader imagery is frequently used by far-right extremists to invoke the notion that America and its citizens should retake land through violence and expel Muslim “invaders,” particularly in the United…
After a deadly plot was thwarted, a Georgia church is fortifying its walls and parishioners are learning how to fight back
Faced with a rise in attacks on houses of worship, religious leaders across the country are fortifying their buildings and preparing for the possibility of mass shootings. Some have also turned to armed security and organized law enforcement patrols.
United Methodist Church announces proposal to split over gay marriage
The United Methodist Church announced a proposal Friday to split the denomination over what it called “fundamental differences” regarding its beliefs on same-sex marriage and LGBTQ clergy.
Faith leaders try to combat stigma of mental illness, suicide
One in five adults in the United States experiences mental illness, and suicide is the second leading cause of death among people ages 10 to 34, but historically, faith traditions have been reluctant to talk about mental health and categorized…
Seeking the cross: Icy dips mark the feast of Epiphany
Thousands of Orthodox Christian worshippers plunged into the icy waters of rivers and lakes across Bulgaria on Monday to retrieve crucifixes tossed by priests in Epiphany ceremonies commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ.
Trump turns to evangelicals after US strike on Iranian commander
Amid increased tensions with Iran, President Trump sought to shore up support among evangelical voters at a massive Miami church Friday night, led by a self-described apostle who claims his ministry has brought dead babies back to life through a…
White evangelicals distinct on LGBTQ rights, abortion
White evangelical Protestants stand noticeably apart from other religious people on how the government should act on two of the most politically divisive issues at play in the 2020 presidential election, according to a new poll of Americans from various…