commentary
Fewer churches are involved in politics, and that’s not good
By guest — May 25, 2016
(RNS) Among most types of churches, participation in service-related activities is increasing while political participation is decreasing.
Why the culture wars rage on
By Trevin Wax — May 24, 2016
(RNS) Transgender rights are the latest flare-up, pitting those who view freedom as flourishing within the body we’ve received, and those who view freedom as overcoming and redefining the body.
The ‘us vs. them’ ideology of radical Salafis
By Laleh Bakhtiar — May 24, 2016
(RNS) It lets ISIS militants sleep peacefully at night.
Why United Methodists’ chaos on sexuality issues will continue (COMMENTARY)
By Jacob Lupfer — May 23, 2016
(RNS) In reality, the bishops did not lead.
How the politics behind the bathroom wars hark back to old race-baiting
By Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove — May 19, 2016
(RNS) Officials in many Southern state governments believe the only way they can win re-election is to focus attention on an enemy. Transgender people, it seems, are the scapegoat of 2016.
The Religious Freedom Restoration Act is discriminatory. Let’s fix it
By guest — May 18, 2016
(RNS) RFRA is being used as a vehicle for institutions and individuals to argue that their faith justifies myriad harms -- to equality, to dignity, to health and to core American values. This is wrong.
At commencement services for the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, my heart ached
By guest — May 17, 2016
(RNS) The country has come to “know” the girls' father in mythical terms, as a martyr, hero and fallen soldier in the struggle for justice. But they knew him as “Daddy.”
Russell Moore: The real meaning of transgender bathrooms
By Russell Moore — May 13, 2016
What's really happening is a concerted effort to deny the truth of the Bible about who we are as men and women, says a Southern Baptist theologian.
Iran wants to eradicate Baha’is. We should demand their religious freedom
By guest — May 13, 2016
(RNS) Saturday (May 14) is the eighth anniversary of Iran’s imprisonment of seven Baha’i leaders. Unfortunately, there are signs the persecution of the Baha'is is on the upswing.
Why we sacrifice to idols every time we eat factory-farmed meat
By Charles C. Camosy — May 12, 2016
(RNS) We want meat that tastes good and that we can afford to have on a regular basis. But Christians are called to a higher moral standard.
Why won’t Steven Furtick answer tough questions about his ministry?
By Jonathan Merritt — May 11, 2016
(RNS) The megachurch pastor has been criticized for a lavish lifestyle, lack of accountability and building a celebrity culture. Why won't he answer legitimate questions about his ministry?
In honoring Biden and Boehner, Notre Dame lives up to Pope Francis’ vision
By Yonat Shimron — May 11, 2016
(RNS) Notre Dame President John Jenkins is sending a message in line with the pope’s vision.
Tyrannical tendencies are not just the purview of the right
By Trevin Wax — May 10, 2016
(RNS) Many evangelicals would agree with Andrew Sullivan’s assessment of Trump. But they believe the situation is worse than Sullivan imagines.
In supporting Trump, evangelicals are reaping what they’ve sown (COMMENTARY)
By John Fea — May 8, 2016
(RNS) Evangelical churches and colleges have failed to educate people on how to think in a Christian way about their role as citizens.
Supporting mothers through conversation: A Q&A with Elizabeth Tenety Galle
By Charles C. Camosy — May 6, 2016
(RNS) On Mother's Day, Elizabeth Tenety Galle talks about moms caught between tradition and change, and how her new online venture might help them find their way.
