Not one but many interconnected scandals involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are roiling the country right now.
Defense Secretary Hegseth’s New ‘Kafir’ Tattoo is the Perfect Encapsulation of Trumpish Foreign Policy
Just when you thought you’d talked enough about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s tattoos for one lifetime, this week Hegseth revealed a new one: a tattoo on his left bicep of the Arabic word “kafir,” which is usually translated as “infidel” or “unbeliever.”
Harvard Divinity School pauses religion and conflict educational initiative, cuts its staff
Harvard Divinity School announced last week it was pausing its Religion, Conflict and Peace Initiative, a program that focused on Israel-Palestine as a case study.
Christian Zionism hasn’t always been a conservative evangelical creed – churches’ views of Israel have evolved over decades
During confirmation hearings, Mike Huckabee, President Donald Trump’s nominee as ambassador to Israel, told senators that he would “respect and represent the President,” not his own views. But the Baptist minister’s views on the Middle East – and their religious roots…
Pilgrims attacked by Hindu nationalists in central India
An attack on pilgrims in central India was condemned by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India.
Addicts are children of God. Helping them will fix the drug crisis, not tariffs on Mexico.
President Donald Trump loves tariffs. He uses them to bully countries into accepting his policies — for example, to get Mexico to stop migrants from coming across the border and to crack down on gangs shipping drugs into the United…
Supreme Court considers whether states may prevent people covered by Medicaid from choosing Planned Parenthood as their health care provider
Having the freedom to choose your own health care provider is something many Americans take for granted. But the Supreme Court is weighing whether people who rely on Medicaid for their health insurance have that right, and if they do – is…
Hooters and the Future of the Church
Those of us who are traditionalist Christians have long said that the Hooters restaurant chain is morally bankrupt, but the time has come for it to be financially bankrupt too. Before we “family values” types take a victory lap, though, we should…
Randy Fine prevails in Florida special election, bringing tally of Jewish Republicans in Congress to 4
Randy Fine, a Jewish Republican backed by President Donald Trump, has prevailed in a special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District.
Pope’s work during convalescence includes clearing path for saints from Venezuela, Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis spends part of his days at his desk working and concelebrates Mass daily in his private chapel, the Vatican said Tuesday, in signs of continued improvements during his convalescence at the Vatican after beating life-threatening double pneumonia.
Review: Safe Church
Every day, it seems, we hear another story of sexual misconduct or abuse taking place in a religious setting. Often these stories involve pastors/priests or some other staff member.
Maybe True Joy Comes From Surrendering Our Dreams Rather Than Reaching Them
I’ve long wrestled with the principle of practicing selflessness rather than selfishness.