Jeff Sessions
At Catholic bishops conference, a deeper embrace of Pope Francis
By Jack Jenkins — June 15, 2018
(RNS) — The spring meeting of Catholic bishops made headlines with their stern critique of the Trump administration's immigration policies, a political splash for a group that has struggled to remain relevant in the Trump era.
Sessions cites Bible to defend separating immigrant families
By Colleen Long — June 14, 2018
WASHINGTON (AP) — 'I would cite you to the Apostle Paul and his clear and wise command in Romans 13, to obey the laws of the government because God has ordained them for the purpose of order,' Attorney General Jeff Sessions said.
Abuse of immigrant children: a state-sanctioned crime in America?
By Brian D. McLaren — June 12, 2018
(RNS ) The current administration must fully address these chilling reports, bring perpetrators to justice, prevent further abuse and discontinue this ugly scheme of family separation.
5 faith facts about Doug Jones: Quiet Christian
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — December 12, 2017
(RNS) — While Roy Moore campaigned with a fundamentalist fervor, Jones' religious life has been one of quiet, consistent worship and church involvement.
AG’s religious objection order undercuts LGBT protections
By Lauren Markoe — October 6, 2017
WASHINGTON (AP) — In an order that undercuts federal protections for LGBT people, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a sweeping directive to agencies Friday (Oct. 6) to do as much as possible to accommodate those who claim their religious freedoms are being violated.
Religious objection order gives broad leeway to employers to drop birth control coverage
By guest — October 6, 2017
(USA Today) — The new rules allow any employer or insurer to stop covering contraceptive services if it has religious beliefs or moral convictions against covering birth control.
I can hear Jesus’ indignant response to the AGs who want to deport ‘Dreamers’
By Mark J. Seitz — July 3, 2017
EL PASO, Texas (RNS) The roles of the scribes and Pharisees are being played out again today in the campaign to end the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program.
Evangelical leaders push for criminal justice reform
By Adelle M. Banks — June 20, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) They're are calling for equitable punishment, alternatives to incarceration and a different take on the “tough on crime” language of the Trump administration.
Church-state separationist Barry Lynn to retire
By Adelle M. Banks — March 15, 2017
(RNS) Over a quarter century, his name was often synonymous with liberal advocacy for secularism in the public square.
Time for the Whited Sepulchers!
By Mark Silk — March 3, 2017
To go along with the Washington Post's Pinocchios.
Elections matter. So does resistance.
By David P. Gushee — February 23, 2017
Resisting the tragic consequences of this election with the Matthew 25 Pledge.
#ShePersisted – and so did these biblical women
By Jeffrey Salkin — February 8, 2017
Elizabeth Warren is our heroine. Miriam and Deborah would be proud of her.
Furies over immigration
By Martin E. Marty — January 19, 2017
In his homily at mass for National Migration Week, [Cardinal Cupich] asked for constructive dialogue on the way to "[a] conversion. A new way of thinking about those who are strangers."
Christian groups express ‘grave concerns’ about Trump agenda, appointments
By Emily McFarlan Miller — January 9, 2017
(RNS) The National Council of Churches and several other Christian organizations are protesting President-elect Donald Trump's policies and picks to lead his Cabinet and other departments.
