Liberty University
Charlie Kirk, Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove float debate on Jesus and socialism at Liberty University think tank
By Jack Jenkins — December 13, 2019
(RNS) — On Thursday (Dec. 12), the Twitter account of the newly created conservative think tank posted a challenge to the Rev. Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, a progressive faith leader in North Carolina, offering to host a debate over whether Jesus was a socialist.
Congressmen accuse Liberty U of restricting student free speech
By Jack Jenkins — October 9, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Two Democratic lawmakers are accusing Liberty University of enacting 'extreme restrictions on student free speech' in a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.
200 Liberty students attend protest after new Falwell revelations
By Will Young — September 13, 2019
(RNS) — The protest comes in response to a Politico article that quotes current and former members of Jerry Falwell Jr.’s 'inner circle' describing Liberty as a 'dictatorship.'
Secular Student Alliance has seen growth at religiously affiliated colleges
By Heather Adams — September 6, 2019
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Two roommates are starting Fordham University’s first Secular Student Alliance chapter — one of 10 new chapters that have been started recently at religiously affiliated schools.
Michael W. Smith, Kevin Jonas to start music center, label at Liberty University
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 15, 2019
(RNS) — What do Liberty University students have in common with the Jonas Brothers? Come fall, it will be the opportunity to launch music careers with Kevin Jonas, the father and original manager of the sibling rock trio.
Why listening matters. Even if you think the other side is wrong.
By Karen Swallow Prior — July 9, 2019
(RNS) — Within an increasingly secular culture, the task for Christians is becoming, more and more, discerning not only how to engage the culture outside the church, but engaging each other within.
What Mike Pence got wrong at Liberty University
By Chuck Currie — May 16, 2019
(RNS) — There are people across the world and in the United States who face genuine discrimination for their faith. Pence trivialized their plight by suggesting that he is somehow a victim.
Did Jerry Falwell’s personal photos violate Christian sexual codes?
By Yonat Shimron — May 9, 2019
(RNS) — Many schools, such as Liberty University, have honor codes that spell out Christian standards for sexual conduct. Nude photos are not among them.
Search for undiscovered Dead Sea Scrolls reveals dispute over West Bank artifacts
By Bob Smietana — February 5, 2019
JERUSALEM (RNS) — An architectural dig looking for Dead Sea Scrolls in the Qumran region has sparked a debate over ownership of artifacts from Israel's past.
On Capitol Hill, faith groups’ protesters duel over Kavanaugh confirmation
By Jack Jenkins — September 28, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As the national drama played inside, demonstrators from across the religious spectrum camped outside the Capitol building Thursday (Sept. 27) to protest for and against Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court.
#ChurchToo supporter Karen Swallow Prior builds bridges between the extremes
By Adelle M. Banks — August 20, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Inside and outside the classroom, the 53-year-old Maine native said her goal is to help all creatures great and small (she’s an animal rights activist too) improve their lives.
Liberty University professor accused of sexual exploitation
By Associated Press — June 30, 2018
(AP) — Virginia authorities say an educator at an evangelical Christian university led by Jerry Falwell Jr. has been accused of trying to have sexual relations with a minor.
In finding common ground, Jimmy Carter and Liberty U set good example
By Jacob Lupfer — May 21, 2018
(RNS) — Jerry Falwell Jr. and Jimmy Carter offered a model of civility and generosity that all Americans, whether Baptist or not, can stand and applaud.
Jimmy Carter gently jabs Trump at Liberty commencement
By Associated Press — May 20, 2018
(AP) — Former President Carter took a gentle poke at President Trump at the start of a commencement address to graduates of Liberty University in Virginia.
Jimmy Carter to give address at Liberty commencement
By Associated Press — May 19, 2018
(AP) — Former President Carter will deliver the keynote address to about 18,000 graduates Saturday at the conservative Christian university in Lynchburg.
