(RNS) — An Education Department spokesperson said the more than 600 comments that had been received as of Friday (March
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In Florida, Latino evangelicals mobilize against DeSantis’ crackdown on immigrants
(RNS) — ‘Allowing politics to interfere in the decision-making of congregations,’ said Carlos Carbajal, who leads an immigrant evangelical congregation
Documentary on Robert Putnam urges Americans to ‘Join or Die’
(RNS) — In their new documentary, filmmakers Pete and Rebecca Davis suggest joining a club — or a religious congregation
Meet the organization preserving and promoting the stories of Black Methodists
(RNS) — After funding from the United Methodist Church General Conference ended and in-person events were put on hold during
A litany for Ukraine: Pray — and act — for peace
(RNS) — One year into the expanded war in Ukraine, it is clear a military approach will not bring peace.
The Asbury revival is over. What happens now?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (RNS) — The so-called Asbury outpouring inspired an arena worship service not far from the school, and similar
Religion News Service announces $40,000 grant for expanded coverage of Hindus and Hinduism
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Bishop Scott Jones moves from ‘extreme center’ of UMC to new Global Methodist Church
(RNS) — He isn’t the first bishop to leave the United Methodist Church for the fledgling conservative denomination. But his exit
How did Saddleback get kicked out of the SBC? It’s complicated.
(RNS) — Five congregations ousted this week were the first to be expelled from the SBC on a national level for
Is there really a major wave of antisemitism in America?
(RNS) — Not every criticism of Israel is antisemitic. The post Is there really a major wave of antisemitism in
A US rabbi bears witness to the trauma in Ukraine one year after Russian invasion
(RNS) — Rabbi Charles Feinberg joined an interfaith delegation that traveled to Kyiv and its surroundings where they saw leveled
‘Woke Wars’ infiltrate Christian colleges, prof under fire for racial justice unit
(RNS) — What happens when racial justice education is flagged as indoctrination? The post ‘Woke Wars’ infiltrate Christian colleges, prof
Two cheers for David French
(RNS) — The new New York Times columnist upholds principles his conservative tribe has abandoned. The post Two cheers for David
Churches urge Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to stay execution of Donald Dillbeck
(RNS) — Maria DeLiberato, executive director for Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty, said it’s been powerful to see
Will the zeal of Asbury University’s revival connect with God’s justice?
(RNS) — If it stays true to the call of the Hebrew prophets, the Asbury revival won’t stop at summoning
Poll: Support for abortion rights is strong, even among most religious groups
(RNS) — The outliers are white evangelicals, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Latter-day Saints and Hispanic Protestants. The post Poll: Support for abortion
How John and Alice Coltrane’s music inspired a vision for American Hinduism
(RNS) — They were two of the religion’s most impactful and unique gurus in its evolution into an American way
Choosing the irrational sanity of Ash Wednesday
(RNS) — Ash Wednesday is almost universally underrated in its power to redeem. The post Choosing the irrational sanity of
A prayer for Bruce Willis
The famous actor is on a journey. Many of us know the GPS. The post A prayer for Bruce Willis
Suspect arrested in shooting of Los Angeles bishop is housekeeper’s husband
HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif. (RNS) — Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop David G. O’Connell was committed to ‘the ordinary person, not the
Photos of the Week: Earthquake aftermath; Shiite pilgrims
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Shiite pilgrims in Iraq, aftermath of the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria and