Christianity
Whether or not a man convicted of abusing African ‘orphans’ is exonerated, the missionary system that brought him to Kenya was always deeply flawed
By Andreana Prichard — May 1, 2023
(The Conversation) — Rather than protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable children, many of Africa’s orphanages are exploiting them.
Iran, 27 other countries critiqued by watchdog for religious freedom violations
By Adelle M. Banks — May 1, 2023
(RNS) — The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom decried Iran’s use of violence against protesters in the wake of Mahsa Amini’s death.
20 years ago, Switchfoot unleashed the riff that changed Christian rock
By Tyler Huckabee — April 29, 2023
(RNS) — Switchfoot was always meant for more than CCM.
Historic forgiveness trial yields global impact, reduces anxiety and depression
By Kathryn Post — April 28, 2023
(RNS) — Psychologist Everett Worthington forgave his mother's murderer. Now, his forgiveness model is going global.
Yes, Virginia, the Constitution does separate church and state
By Mark Silk — April 28, 2023
(RNS) — No matter what they're saying in Texas.
LA’s Atheist Street Pirates go national in efforts to remove illegal religious signs
By Alejandra Molina — April 28, 2023
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — A recent art exhibition featured signs and banners volunteers had removed from across Southern California.
60 years on, King’s ‘Letter from Birmingham Jail’ relevant as ever, say faith leaders
By Adelle M. Banks — April 28, 2023
(RNS) — King’s response to white clergy critics endures as a ‘road map’ for those working on justice and equal rights.
How King Charles’ coronation will be unlike any seen in England
By Catherine Pepinster — April 27, 2023
LONDON (RNS) — Charles will be crowned in an England different from that of his mother, 70 years ago, and details of the ceremony will reflect the new landscape.
In Hungary trip, Pope Francis to confront refugee crisis, Ukraine war
By Junno Arocho Esteves — April 27, 2023
ROME (RNS) — Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s and Francis’ messages, particularly on immigration, have often been at odds.
Georgia pastor Mike Stone to challenge SBC President Bart Barber this summer
By Bob Smietana — April 26, 2023
(RNS) — Stone said he wants to help local churches do more evangelism and to do a better job at dealing with abuse.
UMC top court rules disaffiliating clergy don’t automatically lose credentials
By Emily McFarlan Miller — April 26, 2023
(RNS) — A Wisconsin bishop had required clergy whose churches were disaffiliating to give up their jobs or their credentials.
Lent’s over, but Catholics still need to pay attention to the meat they eat
By Charles C. Camosy — April 26, 2023
(RNS) — A Catholic view of integral ecology, cheap meat and child labor.
Pope Francis clears way for women and lay Catholics to vote in upcoming bishops’ meeting
By Junno Arocho Esteves — April 26, 2023
ROME (RNS) — The addition of lay men and women as voting members is ‘not a revolution, but rather an important change,’ said a cardinal overseeing the synod.
Amid threats, California lawmaker calls bill barring caste discrimination ‘right thing to do’
By Alejandra Molina — April 25, 2023
(RNS) — Groups such as the Hindu American Foundation and the Coalition of Hindus of North America say the bill targets Hindus and Indian Americans who are commonly associated with the caste system.
In rural Texas, spending taxpayer money on private schools is a hard sell
By BeLynn Hollers — April 25, 2023
TYLER, Texas (RNS) — Gov. Greg Abbott has been barnstorming his state, trying to convince parents in rural areas to support his education savings accounts, a form of school vouchers.
