For adult Mormons, there's more to spirituality than 'endure to the end'
Feeling burned out? A new online course from author Thomas McConkie casts a wide net to help Latter-day Saints deepen their faith through meditation, theology and psychology.
Texas United Methodists take up call to replace denomination’s logo over association with racist imagery
(RNS) — One of the United Methodist Church’s regional conferences has taken up the call to replace the denomination’s ‘Cross and Flame’ logo because of its association for many with the racist imagery of a burning cross.
Priest supports whistleblower allegations at ICE facility as Christian leaders weigh in
(RNS) — Sister Simone Campbell and the presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are among those calling for Homeland Security to investigate allegations of neglect and a high rate of hysterectomies at an immigrant detention center.
Protecting abuse survivors is ‘personal,’ says new Southern Baptist leader
(RNS) — The Rev. Rolland Slade on his personal connection with a sex abuse survivor: ‘In fact, we’ve been married 39 years. So when I say it’s personal, it’s personal.’
In Oregon, churches and anti-fascists unite to provide mutual aid to fire evacuees and others in need
(RNS) — Mutual aid groups are partnering with churches to set up donation drives and tent distribution centers with hygiene kits, school supplies, clothing and food.
Is Judge Barrett’s ‘kingdom of God’ different from Obama’s?
(RNS) — Almost no one suggests today that Ginsburg, King and Obama were acting as theocrats when they invoked their faith in the pursuit of public policy.
Addressing euthanasia, Vatican doctrine czar reminds media that bishops aren’t infallible
(RNS) — A restatement of church teaching comes soon after an archbishop suggested priests might comfort those who turn to assisted suicide.
‘High-Church Pentecostal’ leader J. Delano Ellis dies at 75
(RNS) — ‘Traditionally,’ Ellis said in 1995, ‘the Pentecostal church maintained its ardor but was never really known for its order.’
National Catholic Prayer Breakfast award for Barr divides Catholics
(RNS) — Getting together for breakfast and prayer should not be controversial, but the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast is dividing Catholics along partisan lines with its plans to honor Attorney General William Barr a little more than a month before the November election.
ICE apprehension on church grounds violated federal policy, say faith leaders
BALTIMORE (RNS) — The incident is the latest example of escalating tensions between faith-based sanctuary movement activists and the Trump administration.
Does serving a Mormon mission make people want to help developing countries?
(RNS) — Does serving a Mormon mission to a place like Africa make someone more supportive of global development? Yes ... and no.
A Catholic priest takes on interfaith fight against COVID-19 in a sacred Hindu city
(RNS) — Though anchored in Christianity, Mathew draws from a broad swath of spiritual traditions to reach his fellow citizens, including Mahatma Gandhi's ideas of cosmic consciousness.
Winning the hearts and minds of Catholics in a church divided
(RNS) — There's a fierce battle going on for 'the Catholic vote,' with abortion as a key issue in winning this crucial swing vote. But let's not confuse this political shorthand for Catholic voters themselves.