The capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro has been a hit among President Donald Trump’s Christian nationalist allies while the reaction from moderate and progressive Christian leaders has varied from concerned to condemning. “We have a president who acts decisively…
In Minneapolis, clergy mobilize to manage expected ICE raids targeting Somali immigrants
Preparing for ICE agents’ presence in the city, an interfaith coalition shared best practices for dealing with law enforcement at houses of worship.
Canadian Christian Leader Urges Americans to Rebuke Trump’s Attacks on Canada
Over the past few weeks, President Donald Trump laid out a vision for imperialistic conquest. He wants to seize the Panama Canal, annex Greenland, and take over the Gaza Strip. He also wants to swallow up Canada and make it a state.
Religious leaders call on Senate to pass voting rights bill — to no avail
The United States Senate’s Jan. 19 refusal to pass voting rights legislation sent to it from the House of Representatives happened despite the appeals of religious leaders nationwide in the week of Martin Luther King celebrations. The National Council of…
Faith leaders are key to reaching herd immunity in U.S., researchers say
Reaching herd immunity against the coronavirus cannot happen without more intervention from the faith community, according to leaders of two national organizations tracking current trends. “We do not get to herd immunity without dealing with faith identity. Religious identity is…
Denominational leaders denounce Capitol violence while evangelicals offer mixed responses
The day after riotous supporters of President Donald Trump overtook the United States Capitol, religious leaders across the nation spoke out decisively against the Jan. 6 anarchy. The chorus of condemnation included religious leaders who have been sharp critics of…