Brett Kavanaugh
After Senate clash, Kavanaugh nomination an occasion for prayer
By Jack Jenkins — September 28, 2018
(RNS) — 'We pause this day to recognize there are many among us here who have been wounded,' pastor says as both sides weigh the stakes of a Supreme Court nomination for their faith communities.
Who among us? What the Kavanaugh hearings can teach us about forgiveness
By Katelyn Beaty — September 28, 2018
(RNS) — Time might make memories fuzzy, but it doesn’t erase physical, emotional and spiritual wounds.
On Capitol Hill, faith groups’ protesters duel over Kavanaugh confirmation
By Jack Jenkins — September 28, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As the national drama played inside, demonstrators from across the religious spectrum camped outside the Capitol building Thursday (Sept. 27) to protest for and against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.
White boys will be boys: Kavanaugh, #MeToo and race
By Keri Day — September 28, 2018
(RNS) — White conservative Christian preachers have tried to excuse the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh as youthful indiscretions. But in this country, in short, black boys can never simply be 'boys.'
What would Fred Rogers have thought about Ford v. Kavanaugh?
By Jeffrey Salkin — September 28, 2018
What would Fred Rogers have made of yesterday?
Innocent or not, Kavanaugh runs up the cost of evangelicals’ GOP tie
By Jacob Lupfer — September 27, 2018
(RNS) — The pair are a fitting personification of the troubled relationship between conservative Christians and Republican politics.
Religious women push lawmakers to investigate Kavanaugh, suspend confirmation
By Jack Jenkins — September 26, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'I know all too painfully that being a person of faith does not stop men from being sexual predators,' said Sister Simone Campbell.
Conservatives flock to ‘values voter’ summit, but message may be mixed
By Jack Jenkins — September 21, 2018
(RNS) — Evangelical conservative Christians may find themselves in a quandary this year, championing an administration that shares their public policy goals but may fall short of their private values.
Father Brett Kavanaugh would be suspended and investigated
By Thomas Reese — September 21, 2018
(RNS) — If Brett Kavanaugh were a Catholic priest, he would be suspended and investigated. Should we expect less from the U.S. Senate?
With Kavanaugh allegations, religious leaders remain divided on court nomination
By Adelle M. Banks — September 20, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Since allegations surfaced of a sexual assault during his Catholic school days, officials in a range of religion-related roles are no less divided about whether he should join the nation’s highest court.
From Thomas to Kavanaugh, what hasn’t changed about sexual misconduct charges
By Mark Silk — September 17, 2018
The current Supreme Court nominee says he didn't do it. The Judeo-Christian is chary with forgiveness for those who don't repent.
How would Brett Kavanaugh rule in Supreme Court religion cases?
By Mark Silk — September 4, 2018
(RNS) — In the direction of accommodation, but it's hard to say how far.
To end abortion, don’t ban it. Support families instead.
By Katelyn Beaty — August 24, 2018
(RNS) — In general, the anti-abortion movement should get over its aversion to federal social programs. Family-friendly public policies have a powerful effect on reducing demand for abortion services.
Why Catholics and Jews dominate at the Supreme Court
By Yonat Shimron — July 12, 2018
(RNS) — Historically, it has taken a while for Catholics and Jews to earn seats on the top court, which used to be composed entirely of Protestants.