Protestant
Don’t go into a relationship — or institution — thinking you can change them
By Karen Swallow Prior — November 20, 2023
(RNS) — I thought for a long time I could help the church change. How foolish. How prideful.
American evangelicals interpret Israel-Hamas War as a prelude to End Times
By Fiona André — November 17, 2023
(RNS) — Armed conflicts involving Israel are often associated with End Times’ battles by American evangelicals, as many believe the Jewish state will play a role in fulfilling the biblical prophecy.
With ‘vermin,’ Trump crosses fully into Nazi territory
By Robert P. Jones — November 16, 2023
(RNS) — Trump’s most recent comments should jar us back to our senses.
‘No Small Endeavor’ host Lee Camp searches for the good life on the radio
By Bob Smietana — November 16, 2023
(RNS) — Once a Nashville-based variety show, the podcast has evolved into a conversation about the meaning of life. The show currently airs on a handful of public radio stations, with aspirations of going national.
UK archaeologists use metal-detecting hobbyists’ finds to study medieval faith
By David I. Klein — November 16, 2023
(RNS) — Archaeologists hope to capitalize on a local fad for metal detecting to examine pilgrimage and personal piety in areas where the written record is thin.
Church of England synod moves forward with a test of prayers for same-sex couples
By Catherine Pepinster — November 15, 2023
LONDON (RNS) — The vote follows the House of Bishops’ agreement last month to commend ‘Prayers of Love and Faith,’ a collection of prayers and readings for use in existing services. The bishops also approved the prayers as the basis for stand-alone services for gay couples.
Bishop T.D. Jakes helps launch online hub to aid faith leaders with mental health tools
By Adelle M. Banks — November 15, 2023
(RNS) — Jakes introduced the ‘Faith and Mental Health Hub,’ a free online course that aims to define mental health, reduce stigma and encourage self-care activities.
The urgent need for a truth and healing commission on Indian boarding schools
By Bridget Moix — November 15, 2023
(RNS) — As a Quaker, I find it painful to face our history of participation in these schools. But we cannot live our faith with integrity if we do not.
Faith does not live by answers alone
By Jonathan Merritt — November 14, 2023
(RNS) — Christians should not fear the theological discernment of the Catholic Church’s synod.
Jill Biden hosts tea for female faith leaders and others, including South Carolina prayer partner
By Darlene Superville — November 14, 2023
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first lady said she sought Robin Jackson's help assembling the group “so that I could learn what's on your minds, and what's on your hearts."
As Black church grapples with mental health, clergy are both subject and solution
By Ambar Castillo — November 13, 2023
(RNS) — A new movement has taken on the taboo in many Black churches against talking about suicide.
Pastor and author Scott Sauls has resigned from Nashville megachurch
By Bob Smietana — November 13, 2023
(RNS) — Sauls, a protege of the late Tim Keller, was placed on indefinite leave this past spring after apologizing for an unhealthy leadership style.
‘Holy Frit’ film tells sacred, profane story of ‘huge, freaking’ stained-glass window
By Kathryn Post — November 10, 2023
(RNS) — The documentary captures Judson Studios' race against time to build one of the world’s largest stained-glass windows for the biggest mainline church in America.
Pope Francis to join other clergy at first ‘Faith Pavilion’ at climate summit
By Adelle M. Banks — November 9, 2023
(RNS) — ‘This demonstrates the significance of the interfaith movement in helping to tackle the climate emergency,’ said one faith leader about the pavilion.
Black Christian leaders call for cease-fire in Gaza
By Jack Jenkins — November 9, 2023
(RNS) — Asked about Biden’s calls for 'humanitarian pauses' in the fighting, Barbara Williams-Skinner, CEO and co-founder of Skinner Leadership Institute, said: ‘It’s not adequate.’
