Christians
Indonesian president threatens to ‘clobber’ those who threaten pluralism
By Ed Davies — May 25, 2017
JAKARTA (Reuters) Religious and political tensions have spiraled with Islamist-led rallies against Jakarta's former governor, an ethnic Chinese Christian who was charged with insulting the Koran.
Franklin Graham calls persecution of Christians ‘genocide’
By Lauren Markoe — May 10, 2017
(RNS) The controversial preacher and son of the Rev. Billy Graham described violence against Christians in the Middle East and Africa as part of a larger, global antagonism toward the faith.
Are smart Jews too cool for shul?
By Jeffrey Salkin — April 28, 2017
Maybe if we stopped dumbing Judaism down.....?
Muslim births projected to outnumber Christian births globally by 2035
By Lauren Markoe — April 5, 2017
(RNS) Christianity, nevertheless, will remain the world's largest religious group, a new Pew Research Center study shows.
Singapore to repatriate Muslim cleric after remarks against Jews, Christians
By Marius Zaharia — April 3, 2017
(Reuters) The cleric known as "Nalla" admitted making the remarks, apologized and "recognized that it was unacceptable in Singapore's multi-racial and multi-religious context," according to the government.
Egypt’s Sisi orders Cabinet to help resettle Sinai Christians fleeing Islamic State
By Reuters — February 25, 2017
(Reuters) Hundreds of Christian families and students have fled to Ismailia, north Sinai's neighboring province, after seven Christians were killed in Arish between Jan. 30 and Thursday.
An interfaith embrace after a Texas mosque burns to the ground
By Lauren Markoe — January 31, 2017
(RNS) In three days, donors gave nearly $1 million to rebuild the mosque through its GoFundMe site.
At the women’s march, the religious left resists Trump
By Lauren Markoe — January 21, 2017
(RNS) Americans of faith, many at the march wanted it to be known, are not just conservative Christians.
Pope pays tribute to Iraqi Christians persecuted by Islamic State
By guest — December 26, 2016
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) Francis paid tribute to Middle East Christians who have clung to their faith during persecution by Islamist militants, saying there are more Christians martyrs now than in the Church's early days.
Fearful Christmas in Baghdad after attacks on Christians
By Reuters — December 25, 2016
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi Christians have been in a heightened state of fear after deadly attacks on Christian-owned shops that sell alcohol.
Thanksgiving is a Jewish holiday
By Jeffrey Salkin — November 23, 2016
Who invented Thanksgiving? A famous Jewish doctor in medieval Egypt. Seriously.
Why reconciliation with President-elect Trump may be impossible for some Christians
By Yonat Shimron — November 15, 2016
(RNS) In electing a man whose words and actions support and incite hatred and violence, the church has failed the country, and we have a lot of soul searching to do.
Al-Shabab attack on Kenyan border town once again targets non-Muslims
By Fredrick Nzwili — October 26, 2016
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called the most recent attack heinous and stressed that the country will not divide along religious lines.
A ‘birthday card’ for a pastor who builds bridges between Christians and Jews
By Lauren Markoe — September 12, 2016
(RNS) The Rev. Bill Harter is turning 80. A Jewish friend wants to thank him for a lifetime of commitment to a people other than his own.
Michelle and Hillary: A tale of two Christians
By guest — August 26, 2016
(RNS) The author admires both women for -- in their individual ways -- living out their faith.
