Posting an image of himself as Jesus, making apocalyptic threats against Iran and criticizing Pope Leo XIV gave faith leaders and political strategists plenty to condemn about President Donald Trump during a recent symposium hosted by Yale Divinity School. Speakers…
Joe Kent, Who Resigned Over the Iran War, is Not Your Ally
After resigning as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent’s resignation letter made the rounds in an unlikely way. His condemnation of the war on Iran was shared and welcomed across the political spectrum, including some on the Left….
United Methodists denounce Trump’s Easter threats
United Methodists this week joined a growing chorus of faith and civic leaders denouncing President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran posted on social media. On Easter Sunday, Trump posted on his social media platform: “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day,…
The GOP has a transgender fixation, and Democrats aren’t helping
While the man in charge of the most powerful military in world history threatened to blow an entire civilization into oblivion, “never to be brought back again,” many of us wondered how his Christian followers would respond. Back in 2016,…
Pope Leo XIV calls Trump’s threat to end Iran ‘truly unacceptable’
Catholics across the ideological spectrum, including Pope Leo XIV, expressed alarm and condemned President Donald Trump’s threat that “a whole civilization will die tonight” unless Iran strikes a deal with the United States by 8 p.m. Eastern on April 7.
Shiite grief over attacks on Iran’s sacred cities has deep historical roots
Several Shiite communities in South Asia recently refrained from celebrating Eid as they mourned the death of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. From Nigeria to Kashmir – well beyond the Gulf region – the assassination has stirred deep concerns among Shiite Muslims.
Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem cancelled due to war
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has announced that the traditional Palm Sunday procession, which goes from the Mount of Olives up to Jerusalem, has been cancelled and will be replaced by a moment of prayer for the city…
When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination
The war in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the Gulf countries, including Iran and Lebanon. The conflict has already targeted the region’s civilians, natural resources, tourist destinations and U.S. military bases.
Against Evil Or War?: A Defining Choice For Iran’s Christians
If Christianity is known for love and peace, what stance should Christians take towards war?
Pope Leo Escalates Call For Ceasefire In Iran With Message ‘To Those Responsible’
Pope Leo XIV demanded a ceasefire in the Middle East on Sunday in his strongest comments to date, directly addressing the leaders who launched the war in Iran.
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…
Tucker Carlson sparks blowback after accusing Chabad of stoking Iran war for religious purposes
Some of President Donald Trump’s onetime supporters on the right are increasingly angry over his decision to launch military strikes on Iran — perhaps none more so than influential pundit Tucker Carlson.