Election Day

As Ohio and other states decide on abortion, anti-abortion activists look to rebrand themselves as not religious

By Anne Whitesell — November 7, 2023
(The Conversation) — An analysis of anti-abortion rights groups in the US shows that while some specifically turn to Christianity to explain their positions, others are looking at broader, human rights arguments.

In Sikh founder’s life, a model for letting justice guide our democracy

By Simran Jeet Singh — November 8, 2022
(RNS) — How the life of my faith’s founder and the civic values of Election Day are connected.

As evangelicals win with Trump, little ‘good news’ is left in the religious right

By Jacob Lupfer — November 7, 2018
(RNS) — Trumpism is now business as usual for white evangelicalism, and white evangelical politics are inseparable from Trump's.

What encourages me about this election

By John Fea — November 10, 2016
(RNS) "I am upset by the results of the election and I am particularly saddened that 81 percent of white American evangelicals got into bed with a monster on Tuesday (Nov. 8)," writes John Fea. "But I am also encouraged and have not lost hope."

When voting isn’t enough: 3 prayers for a weary electorate

By Lauren Markoe — November 8, 2016
(RNS) Clergy and religious organization offer a variety of prayers for those driven to their knees by this election.

Religious communities can do more to get out the vote (COMMENTARY)

By Tom Ehrich — September 16, 2014
(RNS) They can contribute by working in voter registration drives and get-out-the-vote campaigns on Election Day. That isn't a partisan exercise. It's basic patriotism.
Page 1 of 1