Sarah Pulliam Bailey
Sarah Pulliam Bailey is a national correspondent for RNS, covering how faith intersects with politics, culture and other news. She previously served as online editor for Christianity Today where she remains an editor-at-large.
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Weekend Attacks * Pope Tarzan? * Photography vs. God: Monday’s Religion News Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 23, 2013
Attacks at a Pakistan church and in Kenya mall left several dead. Pope Francis says he isn't Tarzan. A wedding officiant scolded photographers.
Trending: What happened to Henry Blackaby, the pastor who disappeared?
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 21, 2013
A 78-year-old Christian author and speaker who went missing for more than 24 hours has been found, and his son has tweeted that he suffered a heart attack while driving.
Viral: Minister halts wedding to scold photographer [video]
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 20, 2013
A wedding officiant made a couple visibly stunned when he scolded their photographer, saying ”This is not about the photography, this is about God.”
Transgender theology professor asked to leave California Christian college after coming out
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 20, 2013
Azusa Pacific University has asked a professor who was once its chair of theology and philosophy to leave the school after he came out as transgender.
U.S. asks Supreme Court to review Hobby Lobby’s birth control mandate challenge
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 20, 2013
(RNS) Hobby Lobby’s lawsuit has been one of the most high profile of 60-some cases involving the Obama administration's contraceptive mandate. The arts and crafts chain was founded by David Green, “the biblical billionaire backing the evangelical movement.”
Moody Bible Institute drops alcohol and tobacco ban for employees
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 19, 2013
(RNS) Evangelist D.L. Moody was among those who argued for voluntary abstinence from alcohol rather than outright prohibition, and now the Chicago school that bears his name is lifting its ban on alcohol and tobacco for faculty and staff.
Tragedy tweets * Rick returns * Miss America misunderstandings: Monday’s religion news roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 16, 2013
Prayers are being tweeted for the shooting on Washington's Navy Yard. Rick Warren returns to the spotlight. Many are misunderstanding Miss America.
Seminary, private college form Desmond Tutu center
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 13, 2013
(RNS) Christian Theological Seminary and Butler University announced the creation of The Desmond Tutu Center, considered North America’s first and only academic center named after the religious leader.
Interview: Desmond Tutu on gay rights, the Middle East and Pope Francis
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 13, 2013
(RNS) "Naming a center after a person who is still alive can make it seem that an individual somehow on their own was able to accomplish what he accomplished. It was our people. "
Christianity Today’s Books & Culture survives the chopping block
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 9, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) Since it start in 1995, Books & Culture has been hailed for showcasing high-quality essays by top-shelf writers, and for providing evidence of robust evangelical engagement with philosophy, the arts and other cultural and intellectual pursuits.
Syria Divides * Conservatheist? * Pope Portrait Winner: Monday’s Religion News Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 9, 2013
Religious leaders are choosing sides as the U.S. debates what to do with Syria. S.E. Cupp explains what it's like to be a conservative atheist. And RNS has a winner in its Pope Francis art contest.
As publications struggle, Christian literary magazine Books & Culture could shut down
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 6, 2013
Christian literary magazine Books & Culture could shut down on Monday if it doesn’t reach its $250,000 fundraising goal.
Gay rights vs. religious rights: 7 issues to watch
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 6, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) The fight over gay marriage that started at state ballot boxes and in courtrooms has moved to floral shops, bakeries and photo studios.
Southern Baptists say no to gay weddings for military chaplains
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 5, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) Southern Baptists have nearly 1,500 endorsed chaplains serving in the U.S. military, more than any other denomination or faith group.
NALT alliance says Not All (Christians are) Like That on homosexuality
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — September 5, 2013
NEW YORK (RNS) Inspired by Dan Savage’s "It Gets Better" campaign for gay teens, the NALT (Not All Like That) project aims to be a platform for Christians who believe "there is nothing anti-biblical or at all inherently sinful" about being gay.
