There’s this huge disconnect between what religious people want and what social science can provide. It’s one of the biggest frustrations of the type of work I do. I get asked hundreds of questions a year that I totally understand the…
Race isn’t a ‘biological reality,’ contrary to recent political claims − here’s how scientific consensus on race developed in the 20th century
In the recent flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump, one warned of “a distorted narrative” about race “driven by ideology rather than truth.” It singled out a current exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum titled “The Shape of Power:…
Study Finds New York (Yes, New York) Top US City For ‘Christian Engagement’
Attempting to determine which American city is the “most Christian” is no easy task. The outcome of a new study came with some surprises.
As war continues, Israelis express frustrations with Haredi exemption from military service
When Shari Fisch learned there would be a march and demonstration outside Israel’s parliament building on April 2 to demand universal military conscription, she said she felt compelled to attend.
Proposed Texas Religious Freedom Commission Appealing, But Harmful
On April 2, the Texas House Committee on State Affairs held a hearing on HB 1805, “An act relating to the creation of the Religious Freedom Commission.” The act would create a Commission of seven people within the office of…
Our Rights Come from God
It was an “administrative error,” the Trump administration conceded in a court filing at the end of March, to deport a Salvadoran man named Kilmar Abrego Garcia from his home in Maryland to El Salvador’s brutal CECOT prison.
Why Palestinian Christians Feel Betrayed by American Christians
The group in America that I’d say is most fervently urging President Trump to crush Palestinian hopes for a state is not the Jewish community but rather evangelical Christians.
Trump’s nominee for ambassador to the Vatican defends recent cuts to US foreign aid
President Donald Trump’s nominee for ambassador to the Vatican defended many of the administration’s foreign-aid cuts at a Senate hearing Tuesday, even while saying Catholic charitable groups are well-equipped to deliver such aid efficiently.
For Jews traumatized by Oct. 7, Passover Seder is a model for how to process it
The events of Oct. 7, 2023, mark the darkest day in recent Jewish history, leaving an indelible mark on the Jewish collective psyche. Since Hamas’ brutal attacks in southern Israel, the passage of time has become warped: For many Jews,…
This Studio Turns to Viewers of Faith to Greenlight Movies
When “Sound of Freedom,” a $14.5 million indie film about child trafficking based on the life of a Homeland Security agent, stormed the box office to become an unlikely $250 million hit, practically nobody saw its runaway success coming.
How racism fueled the Eaton Fire’s destruction in Altadena − a scholar explains why discrimination can raise fire risk for Black Californians
The damage from the Eaton Fire wasn’t indiscriminate. The blaze that ravaged the city of Altadena, California, in January 2025, killing 17 people and consuming over 9,000 buildings, destroyed Black Altadenans’ homes in greatest proportion.
Some Conservative Protestants Spark Debate By Embracing Lenten Traditions
Not all Christians celebrate Lent, but that’s not stopping some – especially those who have never done so before – from embracing it.