Faith 2016
Donald Trump writes a prayer for Western Wall crevices
By Yonat Shimron — October 31, 2016
JERUSALEM (RNS) Trump’s team photographed and sent a copy of the letter to Ynet News and Yedioth Ahronoth, Israeli sister publications.
After lewd tape release, Ralph Reed lays out evangelical case for Trump
By Emily McFarlan Miller — October 10, 2016
(RNS) Avoiding the 'mud and mire of politics is simply not an option for a follower of Christ,' said Ralph Reed, the Faith & Freedom Coalition founder and chairman.
With Kaine and Pence, religion finally takes center stage in Election 2016
By Lauren Markoe — October 5, 2016
(RNS) A question on religion brings candidates to the nexus of faith and public policy.
Pence maintains Trump would defend religious objections
By Adelle M. Banks — October 5, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) Many conservative Christians are still upset that in 2015 the Indiana governor backtracked under pressure after signing a Religious Freedom Restoration Act in his state that critics said would allow discrimination against gays.
Trump, Clinton to trade jokes instead of barbs at Al Smith dinner
By David Gibson — September 27, 2016
NEW YORK (RNS) This has been an unconventional campaign, but Cardinal Timothy Dolan will still host the GOP and Democratic nominees at the white-tie dinner for charity next month. What could possibly go wrong?
More ‘nones’ than you think, but many won’t show up on Election Day
By Lauren Markoe — September 22, 2016
(RNS) A full quarter of U.S. adults now say they have no religious affiliation. But despite their heft, the 'nones' are no voting bloc.
Why most people leave religion? They just ‘stop believing’
By Kimberly Winston — September 22, 2016
(RNS) In a gloomy forecast for organized religion, only seven percent of the 'nones' say they are looking for a religion.
Clinton describes her ‘activist, social justice faith’ to Baptists
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 8, 2016
(RNS) Hillary Clinton quoted Scripture, hymns and even St. Francis of Assisi as she spoke at length about her faith -- something she said doesn't come naturally to a 'Midwestern Methodist.'
Americans view pastors’ political endorsements as ‘inappropriate’
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 8, 2016
(RNS) About 8 in 10 Americans say it is inappropriate for pastors to endorse a political candidate during a church service, according to a survey by LifeWay Research.
Nine candidates pioneer ‘political humanism’ in Arizona
By Kimberly Winston — August 25, 2016
(RNS) A new, humanist-based communications firm is promoting a slate of nine out-and-proud atheist/humanist candidates in Arizona, more than any other state. Can they win? That's not the point.
How Donald Trump divided and conquered the religious right
By Trevin Wax — August 23, 2016
(RNS) Trump didn’t win over large numbers of religious conservatives by appealing to all of them. He won because he realized he didn’t have to. He bypassed religious leaders and went straight for voters.
Trump promises to work with NATO in defeating Islamic State
By RNS staff — August 15, 2016
(Reuters) Trump also said that in implementing his call for a temporary ban on Muslims immigrating to the country, he would institute "extreme vetting" and develop a new screening test to try to catch people who intend to do harm to the United States.
Kaine, Trump address faithful of different stripes
By Adelle M. Banks — August 11, 2016
(RNS) In a speech focused on faith and his fights for civil rights, the Virginia senator made a point of differentiating himself from the Republican nominee for president.
Laid-off journalist prayed before noticing Melania Trump’s alleged plagiarism
By Adelle M. Banks — August 9, 2016
WASHINGTON (RNS) Jarrett Hill attributes his discovery to 'nothing but the grace of God.'
Most churchgoers are hearing politics from the pulpit: report
By Emily McFarlan Miller — August 8, 2016
(RNS) Black Protestant Christians were most likely to hear about the candidates at church.
