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By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

February 24, 2020
By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

February 24, 2020
By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

February 24, 2020
By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

February 24, 2020

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By Matthew J. Cressler

How the fight for racial justice pushed Charleston beyond the segregated hour

(RNS) — Moving beyond King's most segregated hour means fighting for fairness day after day, year after year in the name of all of the prophets who stand against injustice.

February 24, 2020
By Adelle M. Banks

Multiracial churches growing, but challenging for clergy of color

KELLER, Texas (RNS) — 'Pain is a part of the growth,' said the black pastor of a multiethnic Southern Baptist church in Utah.

January 20, 2020
By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

50 years after ‘Black Manifesto,’ religious groups take up reparations again

(RNS) — Five decades later, the reparations debate has reentered the national spotlight, with some religious institutions leading the way. 

December 30, 2019
By Alejandra Molina

Son of pastor John MacArthur charged in $16 million investment scheme

(RNS) — The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Criterion Wealth Management Insurance Services and its co-owners Mark MacArthur and Robert Gravette of failing to reveal financial conflicts of interest when recommending certain investments to their clients.

February 24, 2020
By Alejandra Molina

Son of pastor John MacArthur charged in $16 million investment scheme

(RNS) — The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Criterion Wealth Management Insurance Services and its co-owners Mark MacArthur and Robert Gravette of failing to reveal financial conflicts of interest when recommending certain investments to their clients.

February 24, 2020
By Sylvie Corbet

A report finds L'Arche founder sexually abused 6 women

PARIS (AP) — Jean Vanier, a religious figure who worked the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over half a century before his death last year, sexually abused at least six women, according to a report.

February 22, 2020
By Aysha Khan

Muslim advocates demand Bloomberg apologize for NYPD spying program

(RNS) — A coalition of leading Muslim advocacy organizations sent a letter to Bloomberg this week demanding he apologize for the blanket surveillance in the decade after 9/11 and condemn the use of similar spying programs.

February 21, 2020
By Sylvie Corbet

A report finds L'Arche founder sexually abused 6 women

PARIS (AP) — Jean Vanier, a religious figure who worked the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over half a century before his death last year, sexually abused at least six women, according to a report.

February 22, 2020

Opinion

By Nabil Elias

The hand of Iran can be seen in the persecution of 24 Yemeni Baha’is

(RNS) — Since the Houthis came to power in 2013, they have begun a program of systematic persecution against the Baha’is that is suspiciously reminiscent of Iran’s historical enmity.

February 24, 2020
By Joseph D'Souza

Trump or no Trump, US evangelicals aren't custodians of the world's gospel witness

(RNS) — Fealty to Trump will hardly 'crash down on the world’s understanding of the gospel,' as a recent editorial alleged: The witness of the gospel is thriving nicely, thank you, regardless of U.S. politics.

February 23, 2020
By Nate Pyle

Why Christ wouldn't aspire to ‘Christic Manhood’

(RNS) — We live in a moment when the cultural ideals surrounding manhood are changing. As with any change, there are those who resist it. Those who have benefited from old ideals are pushing back against the change — often using religion to make their case.

February 21, 2020
By Matthew J. Cressler

How the fight for racial justice pushed Charleston beyond the segregated hour

(RNS) — Moving beyond King's most segregated hour means fighting for fairness day after day, year after year in the name of all of the prophets who stand against injustice.

February 24, 2020
By Jana Riess

Polygamy, politics and frontier justice: Why Nauvoo still matters

"In the end you get both the Mormons and those who oppose them giving up on the democratic system and taking justice in their own hands," says historian Benjamin E. Park, whose new book on Nauvoo is out this week.

February 24, 2020
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Opinion

By Nabil Elias

The hand of Iran can be seen in the persecution of 24 Yemeni Baha’is

(RNS) — Since the Houthis came to power in 2013, they have begun a program of systematic persecution against the Baha’is that is suspiciously reminiscent of Iran’s historical enmity.

February 24, 2020
By Jana Riess

Polygamy, politics and frontier justice: Why Nauvoo still matters

"In the end you get both the Mormons and those who oppose them giving up on the democratic system and taking justice in their own hands," says historian Benjamin E. Park, whose new book on Nauvoo is out this week.

February 24, 2020
By Matthew J. Cressler

How the fight for racial justice pushed Charleston beyond the segregated hour

(RNS) — Moving beyond King's most segregated hour means fighting for fairness day after day, year after year in the name of all of the prophets who stand against injustice.

February 24, 2020
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Faiths

By Alejandra Molina

Son of pastor John MacArthur charged in $16 million investment scheme

(RNS) — The Securities and Exchange Commission charged Criterion Wealth Management Insurance Services and its co-owners Mark MacArthur and Robert Gravette of failing to reveal financial conflicts of interest when recommending certain investments to their clients.

February 24, 2020
By Jana Riess

Polygamy, politics and frontier justice: Why Nauvoo still matters

"In the end you get both the Mormons and those who oppose them giving up on the democratic system and taking justice in their own hands," says historian Benjamin E. Park, whose new book on Nauvoo is out this week.

February 24, 2020
By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

February 24, 2020

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TARA ISABELLA BURTON
RELIGION REMIXED

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CHARLES C. CAMOSY
PURPLE CATHOLICISM

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THOMAS REESE
SIGNS OF THE TIMES

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JANA RIESS
FLUNKING SAINTHOOD

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JEFFREY SALKIN
MARTINI JUDAISM

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MARK SILK
SPIRITUAL POLITICS

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SIMRAN JEET SINGH
Articles of Faith

World

By Nabil Elias

The hand of Iran can be seen in the persecution of 24 Yemeni Baha’is

(RNS) — Since the Houthis came to power in 2013, they have begun a program of systematic persecution against the Baha’is that is suspiciously reminiscent of Iran’s historical enmity.

February 24, 2020
By Qassim Abdul-Zahra, Mariam Fam

Aging Shiite cleric a powerhouse in Iraq. What comes after?

NAJAF, Iraq (AP) — When Iraq's top Shiite cleric underwent surgery for a fractured bone last month, it sent shivers around the country and beyond. "May God heal Iraq," read ...

February 21, 2020

U.S.

By Adelle M. Banks

Fear remains a barrier for minority participation in US census, say faith leaders

WASHINGTON (RNS) — Some religious leaders are supporting the count that officially starts April 1, but issues of trust and safety remain.

February 19, 2020
By Yonat Shimron

Pride and peril as Democrats inch toward first Jewish nominee

(RNS) — Even if Sen. Bernie Sanders fails to capture the Democratic nomination, the insurgent campaign of former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who is also Jewish, is not far behind.

February 18, 2020

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RE-Sight Islam

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POLITICS

By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

February 24, 2020
By Aysha Khan

Muslim advocates demand Bloomberg apologize for NYPD spying program

(RNS) — A coalition of leading Muslim advocacy organizations sent a letter to Bloomberg this week demanding he apologize for the blanket surveillance in the decade after 9/11 and condemn the use of similar spying programs.

February 21, 2020

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

By Sylvie Corbet

A report finds L'Arche founder sexually abused 6 women

PARIS (AP) — Jean Vanier, a religious figure who worked the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over half a century before his death last year, sexually abused at least six women, according to a report.

February 22, 2020
By Nate Pyle

Why Christ wouldn't aspire to ‘Christic Manhood’

(RNS) — We live in a moment when the cultural ideals surrounding manhood are changing. As with any change, there are those who resist it. Those who have benefited from old ideals are pushing back against the change — often using religion to make their case.

February 21, 2020

POLITICS

By Matthew J. Cressler, Adelle M. Banks

Solidarity over segregation: Faith-based coalitions organize across races, religions

(RNS) — Author and minister Adam R. Taylor cited interracial Christian work on voter protection and multifaith efforts to combat white nationalism.

February 24, 2020
By Aysha Khan

Muslim advocates demand Bloomberg apologize for NYPD spying program

(RNS) — A coalition of leading Muslim advocacy organizations sent a letter to Bloomberg this week demanding he apologize for the blanket surveillance in the decade after 9/11 and condemn the use of similar spying programs.

February 21, 2020

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

By Sylvie Corbet

A report finds L'Arche founder sexually abused 6 women

PARIS (AP) — Jean Vanier, a religious figure who worked the developmentally disabled in multiple countries over half a century before his death last year, sexually abused at least six women, according to a report.

February 22, 2020
By Nate Pyle

Why Christ wouldn't aspire to ‘Christic Manhood’

(RNS) — We live in a moment when the cultural ideals surrounding manhood are changing. As with any change, there are those who resist it. Those who have benefited from old ideals are pushing back against the change — often using religion to make their case.

February 21, 2020

Science

By Elizabeth E. Evans

Amish farmers have a ‘complicated relationship’ with nature, are skeptical of climate change

LANCASTER, Pa. (RNS) — Amish farmers may embrace a simple, back to the earth lifestyle, but they may not embrace the ‘creation care’ theology of Christian environmentalists.

February 14, 2020
By Claire Giangravé

Pope Francis reflects on 3 decades of international cooperation on climate change

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Only a few days after the United States officially gave notice of its intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, Pope Francis took the opportunity to praise a gathering of environmental regulators meeting in Rome this week. 

November 7, 2019

Art

By Thomas Reese

Netflix’s 'Messiah' is not my Jesus

(RNS) — Netflix’s 'Messiah' is intriguing, but in the end, good television makes for bad theology.

February 19, 2020
By Claire Giangravé

New book by Pope Francis points to continuity with John Paul II

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Among the topics discussed in the text are some of the thorniest issues facing the Catholic Church at this moment.

February 11, 2020

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David Brooks to receive Kuyper Prize at Kuyper Centennial Congress

David Brooks, a longtime New York Times op-ed columnist who writes about politics, culture, and the social sciences, is the recipient of the 2020 Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in ...

February 18, 2020
By RNS Press Release Distribution Service

Can a museum full of sacred art fit in one book?

Truth, beauty, and goodness on display in religious art from painter and prolific author Michael O’Brien   SAN FRANCISCO — From paintings of icons to saints to the life of ...

February 18, 2020

SCIENCE

By Elizabeth E. Evans

Amish farmers have a ‘complicated relationship’ with nature, are skeptical of climate change

LANCASTER, Pa. (RNS) — Amish farmers may embrace a simple, back to the earth lifestyle, but they may not embrace the ‘creation care’ theology of Christian environmentalists.

February 14, 2020
By Claire Giangravé

Pope Francis reflects on 3 decades of international cooperation on climate change

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Only a few days after the United States officially gave notice of its intention to withdraw from the Paris Agreement, Pope Francis took the opportunity to praise a gathering of environmental regulators meeting in Rome this week. 

November 7, 2019

ARTS

By Thomas Reese

Netflix’s 'Messiah' is not my Jesus

(RNS) — Netflix’s 'Messiah' is intriguing, but in the end, good television makes for bad theology.

February 19, 2020
By Claire Giangravé

New book by Pope Francis points to continuity with John Paul II

VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Among the topics discussed in the text are some of the thorniest issues facing the Catholic Church at this moment.

February 11, 2020

Sponsored Content

Press ReleaseS

By RNS Press Release Distribution Service

David Brooks to receive Kuyper Prize at Kuyper Centennial Congress

David Brooks, a longtime New York Times op-ed columnist who writes about politics, culture, and the social sciences, is the recipient of the 2020 Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in ...

February 18, 2020
By RNS Press Release Distribution Service

Can a museum full of sacred art fit in one book?

Truth, beauty, and goodness on display in religious art from painter and prolific author Michael O’Brien   SAN FRANCISCO — From paintings of icons to saints to the life of ...

February 18, 2020