Protestant
The atomic bomb shocked the world, but not enough to stop killing civilians
By Bridget Moix — July 27, 2023
(RNS) — As we mourn the devastation of the last world war, policymakers need to work to prevent the next one.
Emmett Till memorialized in monument that includes Chicago church
By Adelle M. Banks — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — ‘At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we're making it clear — crystal, crystal clear,’ said President Joe Biden.
In new book, Russell Moore urges evangelicals to stop lying and come back to Jesus
By Bob Smietana — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — Once a rising star among Southern Baptists, Moore lost his job after criticizing Donald Trump and standing by abuse survivors.
The religious evasiveness of GOP presidential candidates
By Mark Silk — July 25, 2023
(RNS) — It’s a long-standing tradition.
Some Baptists debate about women preaching, others listen to women preach
By Brian Kaylor — July 24, 2023
(RNS) — Focusing almost entirely on the SBC not only minimizes the theological (and political and racial) diversity of Baptists, but it also privileges a patriarchal body over others.
Yeshiva University adds a master’s program in Jewish studies for Christians
By Yonat Shimron — July 24, 2023
(RNS) — The program comes at a time when many seminaries and graduate schools are courting students of different faiths.
Frederick D. Haynes III on succeeding Jesse Jackson, marching and ‘woke preaching’
By Adelle M. Banks — July 21, 2023
(RNS) — ‘Jesse Jackson has been a mentor for quite some time, so I can't say there's a singular piece of advice because he has given me so much,’ said Haynes.
After troubled decade, Kenya Methodists elect new presiding bishop
By Fredrick Nzwili — July 21, 2023
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — Methodists in Kenya hope the new leader can breathe new life into the church following the bitter wrangles under former Presiding Bishop Joseph Ntombura's leadership.
Texas Baptists affirm women in ‘ministerial’ roles as SBC debate moves to states
By Adelle M. Banks — July 20, 2023
(RNS) — In the same week as the Texas Baptists’ meeting, Black leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention and SBC President Bart Barber met over similar issues in Ridgecrest, North Carolina.
East Palestine church hosts chemical exposure study in wake of train disaster
By Kathryn Post — July 20, 2023
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (RNS) — ‘In the Lord’s prayer, we ask that his will be done on earth as in heaven. So how can we make the situation better?’ asked Erin Haynes, who is leading the study.
How the pro-religion court rulings may end up hurting conservative Christianity
By Steven Waldman — July 19, 2023
(RNS) — These victories will lead to all sorts of activists making religious liberty claims to advance their goals, and they won’t always be conservative.
White Texas couple leads ‘Let’s Talk Race’ class to educate churchgoers
By Adelle M. Banks — July 19, 2023
(RNS) — Shelley and David Park recommend books, movies, videos, podcasts and people to follow on social media to ‘expand your echo chamber.’
Pioneering Christian broadcaster Stuart Epperson dies
By Yonat Shimron — July 18, 2023
(RNS) — Epperson and his brother-in-law, Edward Atsinger, built Salem into a radio powerhouse that became a key communication channel for the religious right and a mainstay of the Republican Party.
‘The Chosen’ resumes filming after strike threatened to stall Season 4
By Kathryn Post — July 18, 2023
(RNS) — The hit show agreed to be retroactively obligated to the contract terms that will be agreed upon between AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA when the strike ends.
77 faith groups get total of $92 million for innovative faith programs for children
By Adelle M. Banks — July 18, 2023
(RNS) — ‘Whether it's fragmentation, technological advances or spirituality, we need to refresh the traditional approaches to our faith,’ said one grant recipient.
