Politics
Americans accept people of other faiths, but there’s room to grow
By Chris Walsh and William McKenzie — March 6, 2024
(RNS) — We are called as members of a pluralistic society to meet, discuss and even disagree about faith.
Freethought Caucus’ Huffman invites Christian nationalism critic to State of the Union
By Jack Jenkins — March 5, 2024
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The invite is the latest move by the Congressional Freethought Caucus to elevate criticism of Christian nationalism.
Nine years after Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’, Muslims launch a counterpart
By Fredrick Nzwili — March 5, 2024
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — The document was drafted by scholars and members of leading Islamic organizations assembled by the United Nations Environmental Program’s Faith for Earth Coalition.
Catholic news site Church Militant agrees to pay $500k in defamation case and is expected to close
By Peter Smith — March 5, 2024
(AP) — Church Militant and its sleek newscasts drew a loyal following for years with a mix of fiercely right-wing politics and radically conservative Catholicism in which many of America’s bishops were viewed with suspicion and disgust.
After a teacher is removed for teaching about Gaza, who can Muslim students trust?
By Dilshad Ali — March 4, 2024
(RNS) — Schools are increasingly having to decide 'whose grief gets validated,' a local Muslim resident said.
‘Run or die’: Muslims left mourning as police raze another mosque in northern India
By Yashraj Sharma — March 4, 2024
HALDWANI, India (RNS) — After local authorities razed a mosque and religious school, police cracked down on Muslim protesters, killing six and arresting nearly 80 before returning in the following days to wreak havoc in the city's Muslim ghetto.
Biden administration finalizes rule on religious liberty protections
By Adelle M. Banks — March 1, 2024
(RNS) — 'Today’s announcement establishes uniform policies to safeguard Americans from religious discrimination in social services,' said Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.
Alito argues that religious bias is better than any other kind
By Mark Silk — February 29, 2024
(RNS) — The Supreme Court justice said a Missouri case proves he was right about same-sex marriage.
Michigan’s ‘uncommitted’ voters send warning sign to President Biden
By Fiona André — February 28, 2024
(RNS) — The advocacy group Listen to Michigan, which led the campaign to boost the ‘uncommitted’ vote, aimed to claim 10,000 votes. The results indicate that some 100,000 Michiganders voted ‘uncommitted.’
Protesting for Palestinians is necessary, but stopping the war will take more
By Andre Henry — February 28, 2024
(RNS) — If a movement can’t do more than protest, it’s just begging.
New survey finds pockets of support for Christian nationalism across the country
By Jack Jenkins — February 28, 2024
(RNS) — The survey found support for Christian nationalism concentrated in two religious groups: white evangelical Protestants and Hispanic Protestants.
The Alabama ruling on embryos claimed to be Christian. Christians aren’t so sure.
By Jack Jenkins — February 27, 2024
(RNS) — Theological opinions on IVF, let alone political ones, are difficult to ascertain and are far from universal across denominations.
How a campus interfaith center fell to Florida’s anti-DEI legislation
By Dennis Holtschneider — February 27, 2024
(RNS) — At the University of North Florida, a ban against polarizing students along religious lines closed a thriving resource.
Michigan’s Muslim voters mobilize to vote ‘uncommitted’ in Democratic primary
By Fiona André — February 26, 2024
(RNS) — For many, Tuesday's primary is a chance to show the impact of Muslim Americans' dissatisfaction with Biden's support for Israel and his refusal to advocate for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Faith leaders renew push for ‘accurate’ Black history education in Florida
By Adelle M. Banks — February 23, 2024
(RNS) — Training sessions in Tallahassee and in Orlando will feature curriculum companies whose products could enhance those wishing to teach Black history in schools and churches.
