Kathryn Post
Kathryn Post is an author at Religion News Service.
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Presiding Bishop Michael Curry subject of clergy misconduct complaint over handling of allegations
By Kathryn Post — January 16, 2024
(RNS) — The complaint is regarding Curry’s response to abuse allegations against Bishop Prince Singh, the former bishop of the Dioceses of Eastern and Western Michigan.
Jehovah’s Witnesses go to trial against Norway after state registration is revoked
By Kathryn Post — January 16, 2024
(RNS) — ‘It’s certainly the most important trial about a religious freedom issue in Norway in decades,’ said Willy Fautré, director of Human Rights Without Frontiers.
Wheaton College restricts employees’ ability to state preferred pronouns
By Kathryn Post — January 10, 2024
(RNS) — Updates to the policy do not appear to explicitly prohibit students from using or stating preferred pronouns, including they/them pronouns.
Christians Against Christian Nationalism translates TikTok activism to local politics
By Kathryn Post — January 8, 2024
(RNS) — The popular TikTok account is, in part, a response to the growth of ‘trendy’ fundamentalism on the platform.
Taylor University awarded $30 million to revitalize local community
By Kathryn Post — January 3, 2024
(RNS) — The grant, the largest in the university’s history, will help fund dining, retail and startup space in downtown Upland, as well as create related academic programs at the college.
William Barber II escorted out of movie theater, denied disability accommodations
By Kathryn Post — December 27, 2023
(RNS) — The civil rights leader and minister was there to see ‘The Color Purple’ with his 90-year-old mother.
Church for ‘nones’: Meet the anti-dogma spiritual collectives emerging across the US
By Kathryn Post — December 20, 2023
ATLANTA (RNS) — These spiritual communities discard doctrine, prefer questions over answers and have no intention of converting anybody to anything.
Lawsuit: Priest says first gas execution in US poses threat to religious liberty
By Kathryn Post — December 14, 2023
(RNS) — The Rev. Jeff Hood, spiritual adviser to Kenneth Smith, argued the restrictions imposed during the execution would violate Hood’s right to the free exercise of religion.
Abilene Christian University to revisit sexuality policy after ‘Holy Sexuality Week’
By Kathryn Post — December 13, 2023
(RNS) — Over 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the university signed a letter claiming the event included one-sided, exclusionary messages about LGBTQ people.
Pastor rescues North Korean defectors on foot in new documentary ‘Beyond Utopia’
By Kathryn Post — December 11, 2023
(RNS) — The film features rare footage of the rescue missions led by Pastor Seungeun Kim and his ministry, Caleb Mission.
‘The Prince of Egypt’ live-action musical is now streaming
By Kathryn Post — December 6, 2023
(RNS) — RNS spoke to Scott Schwartz, director of the musical adaptation of the widely acclaimed 1998 animated movie, about the West End production.
The Episcopal Church reckons with tangled protocol on clergy abuse and accountability
By Kathryn Post — December 1, 2023
(RNS) — As the denomination evaluates its Title IV clergy misconduct policy, abuse survivors say the process needs to be trauma-informed.
‘Modern Saints’ book offers more relatable, sometimes provocative icons
By Kathryn Post — November 28, 2023
(RNS) — The book, out Dec. 5, includes reflections from 50 ‘saints of tomorrow,’ including Jesuit priest James Martin and public theologian Christena Cleveland.
Child liberation theology says God is a child, too
By Kathryn Post — November 20, 2023
(RNS) — What does Scripture say about the rights of children in an anti-child world?
Elie Wiesel-inspired fellowship models peace building amid Israel-Hamas War
By Kathryn Post — November 17, 2023
(RNS) — 'We are all facing a choice right now, with peers and colleagues and friends: will we lean in or will we lean out?' Ariel Burger, founder of The Witness Institute, told RNS.
