The Vatican released a report on Tuesday (May 5) that included the testimony of two married gay Catholics and acknowledged the church’s role in “the solitude, anguish, and stigma that accompany persons with same-sex attractions and their families.” The report also reflects…
‘Days of Fire and Glory’ traces charismatic communities — and the roots of today’s Christian nationalism
The communities were where the radical Christianity was being practiced. Back then people were living in households and pooling all their money Acts 2 style. Nowadays, local zoning commissions would never let us get away with the amount of people…
Trump’s War on Iran Isn’t About Armageddon, It’s the First Meme War
On Monday, two days after the U.S. and Israel carried out a series of attacks on Iran—dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the U.S. and “Operation Roaring Lion” by Israel—reports began circulating of commanders telling U.S. troops that the war is…
The Protestant faith is losing people in the UK
Protestant churches are experiencing a complex pattern of growth and decline across the world, with Western nations – particularly the UK – emerging as key areas of concern, according to new findings from the Pew Research Center.
Three women sit for Israeli Rabbinate’s exam, amid growing recognition for Orthodox Jewish women’s religious leadership
When people picture a rabbi, they may imagine a man standing in front of a congregation in a synagogue. But “rabbi” means much more than that. For example, a rabbi could be a teacher, a nonprofit executive for a Jewish…
Melkite Catholic bishops express concern over Israeli demolitions in southern Lebanon
A branch of the Catholic church expressed deep concern Monday over reports that Israel was demolishing civilian and religious buildings in parts of southern Lebanon under its control, following allegations that a convent had been bulldozed.
‘This is a turning point’: Iranian Christians using time of war to share the Gospel
While the war in Iran has brought significant hardships, it has also created openings for ministry for the country’s underground Church, according to a prominant ministry leader who advocates for persecuted Christians worldwide.
How Harriet Tubman and Philadelphia abolitionists coordinated dangerous journeys to freedom
A roughly 14-foot-tall bronze statue of the United States’ most famous abolitionist, Harriet Tubman, will become a permanent fixture outside Philadelphia’s City Hall later this year. It will be the first statue of a Black female historical figure in the city’s public art collection.
After a Maryland teacher’s death, her 200-piece Judaica collection finds new life in a Jewish museum
As Rae Ann Kaylie sat on her mother’s couch in the wake of her death, the Judaica felt overwhelming.
Kansas last sent a Democrat to the Senate in 1932. A megachurch pastor aims to change that.
Thirty-six years ago, the Rev. Adam Hamilton co-founded a church with a handful of people in a funeral home chapel. Now, that congregation is the largest United Methodist church in the nation, and Hamilton is setting his sights on a…
Genocide For Me But Not For Thee?
Last week, Hillel International, the largest Jewish campus organization in the world, celebrated Israel’s Independence Day (Yom Ha’atzmaut) by posting an illustrated map of Israel—which is not, in itself, unusual. What was unusual was the map they chose: one that depicts Gaza and the…
Muslim women are suing jails and police over hijab removal at booking. And winning.
More Muslim women across the United States are turning to the courts to challenge prison and police policies that force them to remove their hijabs for booking photos, arguing the practice violates their religious freedom and leaves them exposed to…