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Hope ‘renewed in a just God’: Faith leaders react to guilty verdicts in Ahmaud Arbery murder
By Alejandra Molina — November 24, 2021
(RNS) — Greg McMichael, son Travis McMichael and neighbor William ‘Roddie’ Bryan were all convicted of murder after jurors deliberated for about 10 hours.
In time for Hanukkah, archaeologists reveal battle-scarred stronghold against Maccabees
By Michele Chabin — November 24, 2021
(RNS) — ‘The stories of the Maccabees are coming to life before our eyes,’ said one member of the group that excavated the site.
Native America has lessons for surviving an apocalypse, says Choctaw elder and Episcopal priest
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 24, 2021
(RNS) — The Rev. Steven Charleston talked to Religion News Service about his new book, 'Ladder to the Light,' and what Native America has to teach others about climbing out of darkness.
Pastor who approved of marital rape removed from Seventh-day Adventist Church
By Yonat Shimron — November 24, 2021
(RNS) — Burnett Robinson will no longer be allowed to serve as pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Portland’s season of unrest rekindled after Kyle Rittenhouse verdict
By Grant Stringer — November 24, 2021
(RNS) — This time, national and local faith leaders have organized largely peaceful protests.
Iraqi baby buried as death toll in EU-Belarus crisis grows
By Vanessa Gera — November 24, 2021
Poland has ordered a state of emergency along its border to stop migrants from coming through, and to keep family — or smugglers — from approaching the border to facilitate their travel further west.
White supremacists found liable for violence at Charlottesville rally
By Jack Jenkins — November 23, 2021
(RNS) — Clergy were among the plaintiffs who brought the case against the white supremacists.
Survey: Americans think bad things just happen; God is not responsible
By Yonat Shimron — November 23, 2021
(RNS) — The vast majority of U.S. adults ascribe suffering at least partly to random chance, a new Pew Research survey found.
Faith advisory board with Trump ties urges religious vaccine exemptions for military
By Jack Jenkins — November 23, 2021
(RNS) — But at least one prominent Trump evangelical adviser did not sign on to the effort, suggesting division on the issue.
Pope sends message to Mass remembering slain UK lawmaker
By Sylvia Hui — November 23, 2021
LONDON (AP) — British politicians came together Tuesday for a Mass to mourn the death of slain lawmaker David Amess, with Pope Francis sending a message calling for mourners to “combat evil with good.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson, three former prime ministers and Keir Starmer, leader of the opposition Labour Party, joined dozens others at […]
Pastor who called on husbands to rape their wives is placed on leave
By Yonat Shimron — November 23, 2021
(RNS) —The Greater New York Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church said it has placed Pastor Burnett Robinson on administrative leave.
Kansas financially protecting workers who refuse COVID shots
By John Hanna — November 23, 2021
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Tuesday brushed aside complaints from fellow Democrats about signing a Republican measure aimed at financially protecting workers who refuse to get COVID-19 vaccines by declaring, “leadership means seeking compromise.” Kelly acted with unusual speed, signing the bill the afternoon after its passage by the GOP-controlled Legislature […]
‘Healing will come.’ Catholic community of Waukesha gathers in prayer after parade crash.
By Alejandra Molina — November 23, 2021
(RNS) — 'In the midst of the crisis, there were angels and saints that stepped forward — absolutely incredible and an absolute marvel to see,' said the Rev. Matthew Widder.
‘The best person to rape is your wife,’ says Bronx pastor
By Yonat Shimron — November 22, 2021
(RNS) — Pastor Burnett Robinson was apparently preaching from a New Testament passage on wives submitting to their husbands.
United Methodist meeting to consider split is still on … for now
By Emily McFarlan Miller — November 22, 2021
(RNS) — But the denomination is considering the health and safety of delegates, staff, volunteers and guests, as well as the inclusion of the broad diversity of the church, before signing off on the next meeting.
