Christianity
Lebanon LGBTQ community suffers setback amid wider clampdown
By Kareem Chehayeb — July 19, 2022
BEIRUT (AP) — In a statement, the Interior Ministry said that LGBTQ-friendly events “violate our society’s customs and traditions, and contradict with the principles of the Abrahamic religions.”
As states ban abortion, a new spotlight on an old battle over sex education
By Riley Farrell — July 14, 2022
(RNS) — Half of the states set to ban abortion have no mandate that schools teach sex education. Only four require curricula to address contraception.
Students at Seattle Pacific University end sit-in, plan to sue over LGBTQ exclusion
By Alejandra Molina — July 2, 2022
(RNS) — As of Saturday afternoon, students had raised more than $35,000 through GoFundMe to cover legal fees.
California Christian groups fight post-Roe measures to expand abortion rights
By Alejandra Molina — July 1, 2022
(RNS) — 'So many of us have worked for a large part of our lives to see Roe end and then to realize that as Roe is ending, California is increasing abortion — that is very difficult.'
Does religious freedom in America have a prayer?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 30, 2022
(RNS) — It was not a simple prayer on the 50-yard line. It was a cultural statement about religion in America, and it is not good.
Will La Luz Del Mundo persist with leader behind bars?
By Alejandra Molina — June 22, 2022
(RNS) — It’s incredibly difficult to leave a religious organization that’s given followers a worldview that says, ‘we are God’s chosen,’ experts note.
Seattle Pacific University students continue sit-in after viral graduation protest
By Alejandra Molina — June 17, 2022
(RNS) — 'We weren't just going to do the whole pomp and circumstance and let this issue fade into the background,' said graduating senior Chloe Guillot.
On abortion, Muslim Americans say Islamic history is ‘on the side of mercy’
By Alejandra Molina — June 17, 2022
(RNS) — Muslim Americans are gearing up for what overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision could mean for their communities.
Jesus’ earthly dad, St. Joseph – often overlooked – is honored by Father’s Day in many Catholic nations
By Gloria Falcão Dodd — June 17, 2022
(The Conversation) — The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day.
Seattle Pacific University students plan to sue over LGBTQ exclusion
By Alejandra Molina — June 3, 2022
(RNS) — As of Friday morning, nearly $20,000 has been raised through GoFundMe to cover potential legal fees. The sit-in outside the president's office has been going on for more than 200 hours.
Seattle Pacific University students stage sit-in over LGBTQ exclusion
By Alejandra Molina — May 27, 2022
(RNS) — The university’s board of trustees recently decided to retain a policy that prohibits the hiring of LGBTQ people.
Los Angeles archdiocese requests sheriff’s campaign ad filmed in church be taken down
By Alejandra Molina — May 20, 2022
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'The Archdiocese of Los Angeles was not properly informed prior to the filming either by the priest contacted at the parish, or the campaign,' the statement read, adding that it does not endorse political candidates.
Even abortion foes will help friends who choose to end a pregnancy
By Bob Smietana — May 9, 2022
(RNS) — Americans hold complicated views on abortion — with many seeing it as immoral but necessary. And they often help out friends who choose abortion.
In WWII, Japanese Americans’ faith came under suspicion and helped them survive their incarceration
By Alejandra Molina — April 29, 2022
(RNS) — The new 'Sutra and Bible' exhibition at the Japanese American National Museum in Los Angeles explores the role of religion in the forced removal and incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Religion is central in film depicting last abortion clinic along Texas’ southern border
By Alejandra Molina — April 20, 2022
(RNS) — ‘Religion does really play a big role in this and we can’t just overlook it,’ said one of the film’s directors.
