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Here’s how faith leaders should address a new era of division in US politics

Since delivering a sermon at the inaugural prayer service at Washington National Cathedral, Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde has faced a firestorm of backlash from far-right forces. Pointing to her calls for mercy — especially for LGBTQ people and immigrants —…

Are religious charities under Trump and Musk’s knife?

Christian charities are waiting cautiously to see how the White House’s recent anti-aid priorities are going to affect their organizations serving millions of people across the world. The first few weeks of the Trump administration already have seen tensions flare…

When a church’s sexual abuse is so pernicious the church should close

“The nation of Israel was born because Joseph went to prison,” former IHOPKC pastor Mike Bickle told the congregation in what would become his final sermon in October 2023. “He’s thrown in prison because of the betrayal of his brothers.”…

A ‘Hallmark Holiday’ might be exactly what we need

I haven’t sent a greeting card in at least a decade. A couple of weeks ago, however, a friend from back home contacted me to ask if I would be willing to help out her neighbor’s child with a class…

Todos somos inmigrantes

“Porque toda la tierra del mundo pertenece a Dios, a los ojos de Dios, todos somos inmigrantes.” (Levítico 25:23) “Because all the land in the world belongs to God, in the eyes of God we are all immigrants.” (Leviticus 25:23)…

Oklahoma governor shakes up State Board of Education

Is it political theater or real change in Oklahoma public education? That’s the question at the heart of a shakeup Gov. Kevin Stitt made Feb. 11 by removing three members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education and nominating replacements…

Pope Francis calls US Catholics to listen to Jesus, not Trump, on immigration

Pope Francis issued a clarion call to U.S. Catholics Feb. 10 to reject the anti-immigrant narrative of the Trump administration. He also rebutted Vice President JD Vance’s appeal to ordo amoris to justify the administration’s “America First” policies. Vance, who…

27 more religious groups sue to stop ICE raids at churches

Fellowship Southwest and the Hispanic Baptist Convention of Texas are among 27 religious bodies that filed suit against the Trump administration Feb. 11 to stop ICE agents from having access to houses of worship for immigration raids. The multiparty lawsuit…

What you’re not seeing: Tens of thousands of children separated from parents

The way we were

Talarico’s pastor pushes back on Daily Wire’s claims

Spiritual formation is how churches learn whom to hear

Here’s how faith leaders should address a new era of division in US politics

Are religious charities under Trump and Musk’s knife?

When a church’s sexual abuse is so pernicious the church should close

A ‘Hallmark Holiday’ might be exactly what we need

Todos somos inmigrantes

Oklahoma governor shakes up State Board of Education

Pope Francis calls US Catholics to listen to Jesus, not Trump, on immigration

27 more religious groups sue to stop ICE raids at churches

Politics, faith and mission: A conversation with Jonathan Eig

Theology of the smirk

Manipulating Christian worship for political gain

Pro-Palestinian, pro-Israel symbols to be banned after British government backs NHS antisemitism reforms

Catholic Archdiocese Fires Prominent Exorcist After Unexpected Claim About Demons

Draft of King’s ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ found at Virginia seminary archives

Some Republican governors are rebranding June with conservative alternatives to Pride

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What you’re not seeing: Tens of thousands of children separated from parents

The way we were

Talarico’s pastor pushes back on Daily Wire’s claims

Spiritual formation is how churches learn whom to hear