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At March for Life, crowd roars as GOP leaders renew anti-abortion vows

Aleja Hertzler-McCain

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Inauguration week was a collision of two Christianities

Shane Claiborne

Two churches, two races, one pastor. Can they become one congregation?

Drew Lindsay

After Helene, one Asheville church finds a way to step up

By 11:30 a.m., people line the sidewalk leading to Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on Jan. 14, 2025, in Asheville, N.C. The church doors opened at noon. (RNS photo/Yonat Shimron)

Yonat Shimron

(RNS) — In less than four months, Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church has doled out more than $3.5 million in rent support to hundreds of people who have walked through its doors.

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Photos of the Week: Cold waters, Trump inauguration

Kit Doyle

Nigerian pastor William F. Kumuyi prayed for Trump — now has some advice for him

Bob Smietana

In India, Catholic women evangelists live up to Pope Francis’ call for female leadership

Priyadarshini Sen

Opinion

Garth Hudson, last surviving member of the Band, dead at 87

Jeffrey Salkin

Opinion

The budgets coming to Congress would bend the moral arc away from justice

Bridget Moix

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	Martini Judaism How dangerous is Christian nationalism? Jeffrey Salkin Very dangerous — to America; to Jews and other religious minorities — and yes, to Christianity itself.
	The State of Belief King's Non-Violence Trumps Christian Nationalism Paul Brandeis Raushenbush This week, we focus on the confluence of the inauguration of Donald Trump on the day we observe Martin Luther King Day, January 20th. Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush brings attention to the dichotomy of these two pivotal events, reflecting on the contrasting paths that America finds itself on—one leading towards justice, equality, and...
	Complexified President Trump's Crusader Rev. Amanda Henderson (RNS) — Pete Hegseth’s faith and claims of redemption shaped his Pentagon bid, while deeper questions went unasked.

	Martini Judaism Very dangerous — to America; to Jews and other religious minorities — and yes, to Christianity itself.
	The State of Belief This week, we focus on the confluence of the inauguration of Donald Trump on the day we observe Martin Luther King Day, January 20th. Host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush brings attention to the dichotomy of these two pivotal events, reflecting on the contrasting paths that America finds itself on—one leading towards justice, equality, and...
	Complexified (RNS) — Pete Hegseth’s faith and claims of redemption shaped his Pentagon bid, while deeper questions went unasked.

Kerby Goff

Attitudes toward Christian nationalism don’t just boil down to views on race, religion and history − research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role

(The Conversation) — Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political tribalism.

Armin Langer

10 years after the Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white

(The Conversation) — When satire targets marginalized groups, it risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes rather than challenging them.

Virginia Raguin

Cartoon mascot for Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee appeals to younger generation while embracing traditions

(The Conversation) — Luce carries symbols that have been associated with pilgrimage in Europe since the 12th century, particularly with the shrine of St. James in northwestern Spain.

Why is Israel launching a crackdown in the West Bank after the Gaza ceasefire?

Joseph Krauss

(AP) — The violence comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces domestic pressure from his far-right allies after agreeing to the truce and hostage-prisoner exchange with the Hamas militant group.

Attitudes toward Christian nationalism don’t just boil down to views on race, religion and history − research suggests ‘moral foundations’ play a critical role

Kerby Goff

(The Conversation) — Support and opposition to Christian nationalism are linked to people’s moral values more than religious, racial and political tribalism.

10 years after the Charlie Hebdo attacks in France, conversations about free speech are still too black and white

Armin Langer

(The Conversation) — When satire targets marginalized groups, it risks reinforcing harmful stereotypes rather than challenging them.

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