Apologizing after a Mormon faith transition
(RNS) — "If you’re someone who has realized that you’ve made mistakes on either side of this messy post-Mormon world, I recommend apologies," writes Mette Harrison.
Amish farmers have a ‘complicated relationship’ with nature, are skeptical of climate change
LANCASTER, Pa. (RNS) — Amish farmers may embrace a simple, back to the earth lifestyle, but they may not embrace the ‘creation care’ theology of Christian environmentalists.
How Romney and Pelosi used their faith to resist Trump
(RNS) — We can follow their example to stop supporting candidates who use faith as a means to consolidate power, influence or money.
La Luz Del Mundo ex-member sues, alleging decades of trafficking, sexual abuse
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — At a news conference, Sochil Martin, 33, detailed the sexual abuse she says she endured within the church.
Trump’s California funding threat over abortion puts nuns in unexpected spot
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — It's been nearly three weeks since Trump health officials in the Jan. 24 notice gave the state 30 days to comply or risk losing federal funding.
A priest's anti-Muslim comments reveal US Catholics' Islamophobia problem
(RNS) — Misconceptions about Islam and Muslims are widespread among Catholics. In some cases, Catholic institutions and media outlets actively give a platform to voices promoting prejudice and fear.
Thomas Merton, my stroke and the light within
(RNS) — You don’t always need classes run by Zen masters. Reading the right books at the right times can provide essential solace and guidance.
NFL team's deep Catholic ties behind role in abuse crisis
(AP) — The controversy that has led fans to question what exactly the New Orleans Saints did for the church and whether it was appropriate.
Pope Francis vetoes married priests in the Amazon, slams those who exploit region
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The papal document, called 'Querida Amazonia' (Beloved Amazon), is born from the discussions of over 180 bishops from all over the world who gathered at the Vatican last fall (Oct. 6-27) to address the social, environmental and spiritual needs of the indigenous people of the Amazon and their habitat.
New book by Pope Francis points to continuity with John Paul II
VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Among the topics discussed in the text are some of the thorniest issues facing the Catholic Church at this moment.
How a Western megachurch pastor fell in love with Eastern meditation
(RNS) — Coming from an evangelical upbringing, I’ve heard religious leaders cast meditation as a dangerous pagan practice. But Western Christians have missed out since abandoning our own tradition of meditation.
Prophets are social critics not fortunetellers
(RNS) — Attacking political and economic elites for not taking care of the poor, God's messengers challenge today's leaders and preachers who ignore their civic responsibilities.
What's on pastors' minds? It's not religious liberty
(RNS) — Barna Group is preparing to release its State of the Church data for the first time in a decade in what it calls the most in-depth and comprehensive study in its history.
Making an idol of brain-injured patients
(RNS) — A failure to appreciate the historical context of the ‘sanctity of life’ has led some to distort its meaning.
Mormon $100B fortune offers opportunity to do more good
(RNS) — Secret fortunes. Guarded treasure. Is this what we want our religion to be known for?