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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Q&A: Marilynne Robinson on guns, gay marriage and Calvinism
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 9, 2014
(RNS) In an interview, Pultizer-prize winning writer Marilynne Robinson explained why she thinks Christians are fearful, why she loves John Calvin and whether she’ll join Twitter.
Evangelicals and Catholics Together marks 20 years
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 7, 2014
(RNS) Two decades after the launch of the group, relations between evangelicals and Catholics appear stronger than ever, forged by shared battles over abortion, same-sex marriage, religious freedom and immigration.
Nigeria’s girls * Monica Lewinsky’s back * Beard informants: Wednesday’s news roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 7, 2014
The United States will send a team to Nigeria to assist in rescuing kidnapped girls. Monica Lewinsky is back, and the GOP doesn't know what to do. And China is seeking informants to tell them who has beards.
Video: Christian ‘Tingle’ commercial
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 5, 2014
Comedians Tripp and Tyler created a spin-off of Christian dating website commercials. They call it "Christian Tingle: Because God Can Use the Internet Too."
Gene Robinson, first openly gay Episcopal bishop, announces his divorce
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 3, 2014
(RNS) Bishop Gene Robinson, whose election rocked the Anglican Communion, has announced his divorce from his longtime partner and husband.
Derek Webb and Sandra McCracken’s divorce announcement rocks Christian artist community
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — May 2, 2014
(RNS) Details are beginning to emerge over what led to their marriage’s end.
Boehner rival loses Christian college job over ‘electile dysfunction’ ad
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 29, 2014
(RNS) J.D. Winteregg, the Tea Party candidate challenging the House speaker in the 8th District north of Cincinnati, has been an adjunct professor of French at Cedarville University for three years.
Historic Riverside Church recommends first woman as senior minister
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 28, 2014
NEW YORK (RNS) Riverside's pulpit has been home to some of the most influential clergy in progressive Protestantism, including Harry Emerson Fosdick, William Sloane Coffin Jr. and James Forbes Jr.
Sainthood * Baptism by waterboarding * Holocaust remembrance: Monday’s news roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 28, 2014
Two former popes are now saints. Sarah Palin joked that she would baptize terrorists by waterboarding. Plus, today is Holocaust Remembrance Day.
New study by sociologist Mark Regnerus suggests religion can predict sexual behavior
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 22, 2014
NASHVILLE (RNS) A new study by Mark Regenerus finds that nearly 50 percent of younger evangelicals had premarital sex, compared to 10 percent of Mormons. Mormons are the least likely religious group to be in a sexually inactive marriage, the research suggests.
Easter pot? * Heavenly Hollywood * Obama’s clemency: Monday’s Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 21, 2014
Easter and marijuana celebrations coincided yesterday. Hollywood's faith films are raking in at the box office. And Obama could grant clemency to many locked up for nonviolent drug crimes.
Gov. Bobby Jindal to keynote Liberty University’s commencement ceremony
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 16, 2014
(RNS) Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Roman Catholic, will give the keynote at the evangelical university Jerry Falwell founded.
‘Blood moon’ sets off apocalyptic debate among some Christians
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 14, 2014
(RNS) "The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and terrible day of the Lord," Joel 2:31 says.
Jewish Centers Shooting * Passover * Easter Prep: Monday’s Roundup
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 14, 2014
Three people were left dead on Sunday after a shooting. Plus, Passover begins today. And President Obama is hosting an Easter prayer breakfast with religious leaders.
Transgender student denied on-campus male housing at Christian university
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — April 9, 2014
(RNS) A transgender student at George Fox University has filed a formal complaint after being denied all-male housing on campus.
