Faiths By Yonat ShimronRuth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, was shaped by her minority faith(RNS) — A phrase from the Book of Deuteronomy hangs framed on the wall of her Supreme Court chamber: ‘Justice, justice you shall pursue.’September 18, 2020 By Emily Reimer-BarryWinning the hearts and minds of Catholics in a church divided(RNS) — There's a fierce battle going on for 'the Catholic vote,' with abortion as a key issue in winning this crucial swing vote. But let's not confuse this political shorthand for Catholic voters themselves.September 18, 2020 By Claire GiangravéBlack Jesus version of Michelangelo's Pietà divides Catholics on race and politics(RNS) — The conservative Catholic news website Church Militant used the image, which it said ‘profanes the Pieta’ to criticize the head of the agency that posted it, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.September 18, 2020 By Yonat ShimronStudy: Liberal congregations more politically active than conservative ones(RNS) — The willingness of left-leaning religious congregations to engage in political activity has spiked in the Trump era, new research shows. September 18, 2020 Faiths . CHRISTIANITY JUDAISM BUDDHISM ISLAM HINDUISM SIKHISM Unaffiliated/Atheism ALTERNATIVE FAITHS Other Faiths By Yonat ShimronRuth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, was shaped by her minority faith(RNS) — A phrase from the Book of Deuteronomy hangs framed on the wall of her Supreme Court chamber: ‘Justice, justice you shall pursue.’September 18, 2020 By Emily Reimer-BarryWinning the hearts and minds of Catholics in a church divided(RNS) — There's a fierce battle going on for 'the Catholic vote,' with abortion as a key issue in winning this crucial swing vote. But let's not confuse this political shorthand for Catholic voters themselves.September 18, 2020 By Claire GiangravéBlack Jesus version of Michelangelo's Pietà divides Catholics on race and politics(RNS) — The conservative Catholic news website Church Militant used the image, which it said ‘profanes the Pieta’ to criticize the head of the agency that posted it, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.September 18, 2020 By Emily Reimer-BarryWinning the hearts and minds of Catholics in a church divided(RNS) — There's a fierce battle going on for 'the Catholic vote,' with abortion as a key issue in winning this crucial swing vote. But let's not confuse this political shorthand for Catholic voters themselves.September 18, 2020 By Claire GiangravéBlack Jesus version of Michelangelo's Pietà divides Catholics on race and politics(RNS) — The conservative Catholic news website Church Militant used the image, which it said ‘profanes the Pieta’ to criticize the head of the agency that posted it, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.September 18, 2020 By Yonat ShimronStudy: Liberal congregations more politically active than conservative ones(RNS) — The willingness of left-leaning religious congregations to engage in political activity has spiked in the Trump era, new research shows. September 18, 2020 By Yonat ShimronRuth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, was shaped by her minority faith(RNS) — A phrase from the Book of Deuteronomy hangs framed on the wall of her Supreme Court chamber: ‘Justice, justice you shall pursue.’September 18, 2020 By Yonat ShimronThe ‘chai’ charm that keeps this secretary of health grounded in the value of lifeRALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Mandy Cohen, North Carolina’s secretary of health and human services, has threaded the needle of this politically charged moment by balancing her devotion to scientific data and her faith.September 17, 2020 By Jack JenkinsTrump campaign launches new Jewish outreach coalition(RNS) — Nevada casino mogul and conservative donor Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, will co-chair the initiative.September 16, 2020 By Alejandra Molina600 faith leaders sign letter urging California governor to stop transfer of incarcerated people to ICELOS ANGELES (RNS) — Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity said Gov. Gavin Newsom can stop the transfers of detainees from state prisons to immigration detention facilities by issuing an executive order.September 2, 2020 By Brooke SchedneckBuddhist monks have reversed roles in Thailand – now they are the ones donating goods to others(RNS) — As a result of the pandemic, Buddhist monks in Thailand are increasingly providing material goods, such as hot meals and nonperishable items, for laypeople – thereby reversing roles within this moral economy.August 7, 2020 By Joshua EatonBuddhist teacher Lama Surya Das admits sleeping with adult students in past, says it was wrong(RNS) — Lama Surya Das said it was inappropriate for him to have sexual relationships with participants in his retreats. Five women have accused Das, the famed Buddhist leader, with past misconduct. July 30, 2020 By Emily McFarlan MillerWhat's behind the 'Cuties' outrage?(RNS) — The movie has provoked backlash since it landed last week on Netflix, the popular TV and movie streaming service. But what is the movie about, and why has it struck such a dissonant chord?September 18, 2020 By Alejandra MolinaMuslim woman sues Los Angeles Police Department for forcibly removing her hijabLOS ANGELES (RNS) — The Los Angeles Police Department, according to the lawsuit, violated Nusaiba Mubarak’s First Amendment rights by forcibly removing her headscarf without her permission in public.September 17, 2020 By Alejandra MolinaActivists to hold protest rally after reports of ICE officials forcing Muslim detainees to eat pork(RNS) — Immigrant rights activists and religious groups will head to a Miami detention center Saturday to demand immigration officials respond to reports of Muslim detainees being forced to choose between eating pork or rotten halal meat.September 17, 2020 By Tara Isabella BurtonYoga’s 'father in the West' still defining our spirituality and celebrity 100 years later(RNS) — Pioneering a vision of wellness in which spirituality and self-help converge, Yogananda created a new model for pop spirituality.September 16, 2020 By Joseph D'SouzaIs it time to add ‘caste’ as a category in US anti-discrimination laws?(RNS) — Kamala Harris’ rise in American politlcs makes this an opportune time to address growing caste discrimination in the United States.September 11, 2020 By Jack JenkinsMore than 350 faith leaders to back Biden for president, including many first-time endorsers(RNS) — ‘I think progressive Christianity is a sleeping giant,’ said the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber.August 27, 2020 By Alejandra MolinaDuring West Coast wildfires, religious groups prepare meals, offer spiritual guidanceLOS ANGELES (RNS) — As numerous wildfires rage across the West Coast, religious groups and their volunteers are receiving donations, delivering meals and offering sanctuary to families who have either lost their homes or who have been forced to evacuate their neighborhoods.September 11, 2020 By Jack JenkinsMore than 350 faith leaders to back Biden for president, including many first-time endorsers(RNS) — ‘I think progressive Christianity is a sleeping giant,’ said the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber.August 27, 2020 By Simran Jeet SinghWriting the inspirational Sikh story my children — and everyone — need to see(RNS) — If kids can learn to see the humanity of those who look different from them, they can learn to see the humanity in everyone they encounter — including their own.August 25, 2020 By Aysha KhanRep. Rashida Tlaib joins Congressional Freethought Caucus(RNS) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women in Congress, has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus.August 20, 2020By Tara Isabella BurtonThe K-pop election(RNS) — On the eve of the 2020 elections, Gen Z-ers are on the verge of using their digital tools to counteract the political establishment.June 30, 2020 By Tara Isabella BurtonHow Americans’ ‘tell it like it is’ attitude renders us vulnerable to conspiracy theories(RNS) — Americans, distrustful of institutions that would prescribe knowledge for us, have been especially prone to believe what they see online.May 19, 2020 By Steven WaldmanWill Tammy Duckworth be the first deist veep since Thomas Jefferson?(RNS) — If the Illinois senator becomes a national candidate it’s likely the Founding Father’s faith tradition will come to be as controversial as it was in the 19th century.August 5, 2020 By Alejandra MolinaIn emerging role, chaplains are providing spiritual care for activists in movements across the nation(RNS) — Movement chaplains are providing spiritual and emotional care to activists before, during and after a protest or demonstration.July 23, 2020 By Tara Isabella BurtonDon't be fooled by QAnon’s post-apocalyptic fury. It’s really spiritual hunger.(RNS) — Followers of the online Q and white supremacism yearn for a world in which everything makes sense and where they at last have a role to play. July 21, 2020 By Yonat ShimronStudy: Liberal congregations more politically active than conservative ones(RNS) — The willingness of left-leaning religious congregations to engage in political activity has spiked in the Trump era, new research shows. September 18, 2020 By Emily McFarlan MillerDamaged Kenosha church: 'We would rather lose 100 buildings than one more life to police violence'(RNS) — That’s a commitment the pastor said comes from the congregation’s Unitarian Universalist beliefs.August 28, 2020 By Jack JenkinsMore than 350 faith leaders to back Biden for president, including many first-time endorsers(RNS) — ‘I think progressive Christianity is a sleeping giant,’ said the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber.August 27, 2020 TOP STORIES SEARCH: Search Submit Clear By Bob SmietanaTrump lawyer Jay Sekulow and family hope 'Bald Beagle' will teach kids 'God and country' American history(RNS) — A new video from Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow's company hopes to teach a God-and-country view of history, free from what it calls 'far-left' agendas.September 18, 2020By Emily McFarlan MillerWhat's behind the 'Cuties' outrage?(RNS) — The movie has provoked backlash since it landed last week on Netflix, the popular TV and movie streaming service. But what is the movie about, and why has it struck such a dissonant chord?September 18, 2020By Bob SmietanaAn Idaho pastor landed in ICU with COVID-19. His church plans to reopen this week(RNS) — An Idaho church plans to reopen after two weeks of deep cleaning. The pastor, his wife and five other church leaders were infected with COVID-19, with the pastor ending up in the ICU.September 18, 2020By Jana RiessDonald Trump’s twisted interpretation of ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’ is killing AmericansNorman Vincent Peale's classic hasn’t aged particularly well, but it deserves to be remembered more fondly than Trump’s denial of reality ensures it will be.September 18, 2020By Jeffrey SalkinCOVID has led us all into sin(RNS) — As Jews approach the High Holidays, we need to avoid the sins of perfectionism, envy — and becoming couch potatoes.September 15, 2020By Thomas ReeseVatican causes chaos by invalidating baptism formula(RNS) — The real problem is that the Vatican is treating the traditional words of baptism like a computer password.September 15, 2020 Read More
By Yonat ShimronRuth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, was shaped by her minority faith(RNS) — A phrase from the Book of Deuteronomy hangs framed on the wall of her Supreme Court chamber: ‘Justice, justice you shall pursue.’September 18, 2020
By Emily Reimer-BarryWinning the hearts and minds of Catholics in a church divided(RNS) — There's a fierce battle going on for 'the Catholic vote,' with abortion as a key issue in winning this crucial swing vote. But let's not confuse this political shorthand for Catholic voters themselves.September 18, 2020
By Claire GiangravéBlack Jesus version of Michelangelo's Pietà divides Catholics on race and politics(RNS) — The conservative Catholic news website Church Militant used the image, which it said ‘profanes the Pieta’ to criticize the head of the agency that posted it, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.September 18, 2020
By Yonat ShimronStudy: Liberal congregations more politically active than conservative ones(RNS) — The willingness of left-leaning religious congregations to engage in political activity has spiked in the Trump era, new research shows. September 18, 2020
By Yonat ShimronRuth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, was shaped by her minority faith(RNS) — A phrase from the Book of Deuteronomy hangs framed on the wall of her Supreme Court chamber: ‘Justice, justice you shall pursue.’September 18, 2020
By Emily Reimer-BarryWinning the hearts and minds of Catholics in a church divided(RNS) — There's a fierce battle going on for 'the Catholic vote,' with abortion as a key issue in winning this crucial swing vote. But let's not confuse this political shorthand for Catholic voters themselves.September 18, 2020
By Claire GiangravéBlack Jesus version of Michelangelo's Pietà divides Catholics on race and politics(RNS) — The conservative Catholic news website Church Militant used the image, which it said ‘profanes the Pieta’ to criticize the head of the agency that posted it, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.September 18, 2020
By Emily Reimer-BarryWinning the hearts and minds of Catholics in a church divided(RNS) — There's a fierce battle going on for 'the Catholic vote,' with abortion as a key issue in winning this crucial swing vote. But let's not confuse this political shorthand for Catholic voters themselves.September 18, 2020
By Claire GiangravéBlack Jesus version of Michelangelo's Pietà divides Catholics on race and politics(RNS) — The conservative Catholic news website Church Militant used the image, which it said ‘profanes the Pieta’ to criticize the head of the agency that posted it, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia.September 18, 2020
By Yonat ShimronStudy: Liberal congregations more politically active than conservative ones(RNS) — The willingness of left-leaning religious congregations to engage in political activity has spiked in the Trump era, new research shows. September 18, 2020
By Yonat ShimronRuth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday, was shaped by her minority faith(RNS) — A phrase from the Book of Deuteronomy hangs framed on the wall of her Supreme Court chamber: ‘Justice, justice you shall pursue.’September 18, 2020
By Yonat ShimronThe ‘chai’ charm that keeps this secretary of health grounded in the value of lifeRALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — Mandy Cohen, North Carolina’s secretary of health and human services, has threaded the needle of this politically charged moment by balancing her devotion to scientific data and her faith.September 17, 2020
By Jack JenkinsTrump campaign launches new Jewish outreach coalition(RNS) — Nevada casino mogul and conservative donor Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, will co-chair the initiative.September 16, 2020
By Alejandra Molina600 faith leaders sign letter urging California governor to stop transfer of incarcerated people to ICELOS ANGELES (RNS) — Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity said Gov. Gavin Newsom can stop the transfers of detainees from state prisons to immigration detention facilities by issuing an executive order.September 2, 2020
By Brooke SchedneckBuddhist monks have reversed roles in Thailand – now they are the ones donating goods to others(RNS) — As a result of the pandemic, Buddhist monks in Thailand are increasingly providing material goods, such as hot meals and nonperishable items, for laypeople – thereby reversing roles within this moral economy.August 7, 2020
By Joshua EatonBuddhist teacher Lama Surya Das admits sleeping with adult students in past, says it was wrong(RNS) — Lama Surya Das said it was inappropriate for him to have sexual relationships with participants in his retreats. Five women have accused Das, the famed Buddhist leader, with past misconduct. July 30, 2020
By Emily McFarlan MillerWhat's behind the 'Cuties' outrage?(RNS) — The movie has provoked backlash since it landed last week on Netflix, the popular TV and movie streaming service. But what is the movie about, and why has it struck such a dissonant chord?September 18, 2020
By Alejandra MolinaMuslim woman sues Los Angeles Police Department for forcibly removing her hijabLOS ANGELES (RNS) — The Los Angeles Police Department, according to the lawsuit, violated Nusaiba Mubarak’s First Amendment rights by forcibly removing her headscarf without her permission in public.September 17, 2020
By Alejandra MolinaActivists to hold protest rally after reports of ICE officials forcing Muslim detainees to eat pork(RNS) — Immigrant rights activists and religious groups will head to a Miami detention center Saturday to demand immigration officials respond to reports of Muslim detainees being forced to choose between eating pork or rotten halal meat.September 17, 2020
By Tara Isabella BurtonYoga’s 'father in the West' still defining our spirituality and celebrity 100 years later(RNS) — Pioneering a vision of wellness in which spirituality and self-help converge, Yogananda created a new model for pop spirituality.September 16, 2020
By Joseph D'SouzaIs it time to add ‘caste’ as a category in US anti-discrimination laws?(RNS) — Kamala Harris’ rise in American politlcs makes this an opportune time to address growing caste discrimination in the United States.September 11, 2020
By Jack JenkinsMore than 350 faith leaders to back Biden for president, including many first-time endorsers(RNS) — ‘I think progressive Christianity is a sleeping giant,’ said the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber.August 27, 2020
By Alejandra MolinaDuring West Coast wildfires, religious groups prepare meals, offer spiritual guidanceLOS ANGELES (RNS) — As numerous wildfires rage across the West Coast, religious groups and their volunteers are receiving donations, delivering meals and offering sanctuary to families who have either lost their homes or who have been forced to evacuate their neighborhoods.September 11, 2020
By Jack JenkinsMore than 350 faith leaders to back Biden for president, including many first-time endorsers(RNS) — ‘I think progressive Christianity is a sleeping giant,’ said the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber.August 27, 2020
By Simran Jeet SinghWriting the inspirational Sikh story my children — and everyone — need to see(RNS) — If kids can learn to see the humanity of those who look different from them, they can learn to see the humanity in everyone they encounter — including their own.August 25, 2020
By Aysha KhanRep. Rashida Tlaib joins Congressional Freethought Caucus(RNS) — Rep. Rashida Tlaib, one of the first Muslim women in Congress, has joined the Congressional Freethought Caucus.August 20, 2020
By Tara Isabella BurtonThe K-pop election(RNS) — On the eve of the 2020 elections, Gen Z-ers are on the verge of using their digital tools to counteract the political establishment.June 30, 2020
By Tara Isabella BurtonHow Americans’ ‘tell it like it is’ attitude renders us vulnerable to conspiracy theories(RNS) — Americans, distrustful of institutions that would prescribe knowledge for us, have been especially prone to believe what they see online.May 19, 2020
By Steven WaldmanWill Tammy Duckworth be the first deist veep since Thomas Jefferson?(RNS) — If the Illinois senator becomes a national candidate it’s likely the Founding Father’s faith tradition will come to be as controversial as it was in the 19th century.August 5, 2020
By Alejandra MolinaIn emerging role, chaplains are providing spiritual care for activists in movements across the nation(RNS) — Movement chaplains are providing spiritual and emotional care to activists before, during and after a protest or demonstration.July 23, 2020
By Tara Isabella BurtonDon't be fooled by QAnon’s post-apocalyptic fury. It’s really spiritual hunger.(RNS) — Followers of the online Q and white supremacism yearn for a world in which everything makes sense and where they at last have a role to play. July 21, 2020
By Yonat ShimronStudy: Liberal congregations more politically active than conservative ones(RNS) — The willingness of left-leaning religious congregations to engage in political activity has spiked in the Trump era, new research shows. September 18, 2020
By Emily McFarlan MillerDamaged Kenosha church: 'We would rather lose 100 buildings than one more life to police violence'(RNS) — That’s a commitment the pastor said comes from the congregation’s Unitarian Universalist beliefs.August 28, 2020
By Jack JenkinsMore than 350 faith leaders to back Biden for president, including many first-time endorsers(RNS) — ‘I think progressive Christianity is a sleeping giant,’ said the Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber.August 27, 2020
By Bob SmietanaTrump lawyer Jay Sekulow and family hope 'Bald Beagle' will teach kids 'God and country' American history(RNS) — A new video from Trump lawyer Jay Sekulow's company hopes to teach a God-and-country view of history, free from what it calls 'far-left' agendas.September 18, 2020
By Emily McFarlan MillerWhat's behind the 'Cuties' outrage?(RNS) — The movie has provoked backlash since it landed last week on Netflix, the popular TV and movie streaming service. But what is the movie about, and why has it struck such a dissonant chord?September 18, 2020
By Bob SmietanaAn Idaho pastor landed in ICU with COVID-19. His church plans to reopen this week(RNS) — An Idaho church plans to reopen after two weeks of deep cleaning. The pastor, his wife and five other church leaders were infected with COVID-19, with the pastor ending up in the ICU.September 18, 2020
By Jana RiessDonald Trump’s twisted interpretation of ‘The Power of Positive Thinking’ is killing AmericansNorman Vincent Peale's classic hasn’t aged particularly well, but it deserves to be remembered more fondly than Trump’s denial of reality ensures it will be.September 18, 2020
By Jeffrey SalkinCOVID has led us all into sin(RNS) — As Jews approach the High Holidays, we need to avoid the sins of perfectionism, envy — and becoming couch potatoes.September 15, 2020
By Thomas ReeseVatican causes chaos by invalidating baptism formula(RNS) — The real problem is that the Vatican is treating the traditional words of baptism like a computer password.September 15, 2020
