politics
Arizona Senate candidate under attack for being Muslim
By guest — July 20, 2017
(USA Today) — Responses to Deedra Abboud's Facebook posts have ranged from disturbing to just plain scary.
Trump touts support from evangelicals, Putin friendship in Robertson interview
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 13, 2017
(RNS) The interview with the host of 'The 700 Club' comes as new evidence of possible collusion with the Russians to influence the 2016 election was released.
Does Judaism = liberalism?
By Jeffrey Salkin — June 15, 2017
Whether or not Judaism is liberalism, it still must speak to the world.
Nearing 60, Bishop T.D. Jakes strives to bridge racial, political divides
By Adelle M. Banks — May 25, 2017
(RNS) 'I am not interested in endorsing a candidate,' the renowned megachurch pastor said in an interview. 'I’m interested in supporting policies.'
Pope Francis gives President Trump some homework at their first meeting
By Josephine McKenna — May 24, 2017
VATICAN CITY (RNS) 'I will be reading them,' the president told the pontiff after Francis gave him his encyclical on climate change and other papal writings at their summit meeting Wednesday.
Trump arrives in Israel in search of ‘the ultimate deal’
By Gregory Korte — May 22, 2017
JERUSALEM (USA Today) He became the first sitting U.S. president to visit the Western Wall, continuing his Mideast tour of holy sites. But his real goal is an elusive Israeli-Palestinian peace pact.
In protest, students walk out on Mike Pence’s Notre Dame commencement speech
By Laken Litman — May 21, 2017
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (USA Today) There were also peaceful protests outside Pence’s commencement speech on Saturday afternoon at Grove City College near Pittsburgh.
What witch-finders can teach us about today’s world
By David Frankfurter — May 18, 2017
(The Conversation) A focus on fear and evil forces could actually contribute to a leader’s charisma. He or she becomes the one person who knows the extent of a threat and also how to address it.
New Jersey cardinal blasts GOP for ignoring immigration reform
By David Gibson — May 17, 2017
NEW YORK (RNS) Cardinal Joseph Tobin, one of the U.S. hierarchy’s most visible champions for the marginalized, blasted Republicans for 'inflicting cruelty on innocent people.'
‘Dirty’ Jakarta election looms as religious politics resurface
By Fergus Jensen — April 18, 2017
JAKARTA (Reuters) The Luar Batang neighborhood is ground zero for the election of the city's governor, dubbed one of the most divisive election campaigns Indonesia has ever seen.
Unlike previous popes, Francis is in no rush to visit his homeland
By Veronica Engler — March 8, 2017
TIGRE, Argentina (RNS) As the first Argentine pontiff approaches the fourth anniversary of his papacy, he still hasn't come back to visit his country of birth. Many of his compatriots appreciate that.
Christians in the pew and pulpit diverge over Trump policies on refugees
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 23, 2017
(RNS) The divide between the people in the pews and those in the pulpit and other leadership positions isn’t new, but it has been notable throughout Trump’s campaign and in the first month of his presidency – especially among white Protestant Christians.
This woman’s abortion story will challenge your beliefs – no matter what they are
By Jonathan Merritt — February 14, 2017
No matter which side of the abortion debate you’re on, Kassi Underwood will challenge your beliefs. In her book, “May Cause Love: An Unexpected Journey of Enlightenment After Abortion,” she admits her abortion was emotionally painful, which pro-lifers will like. But she claims her abortion led to enlightenment and brought her closer to God, which […]
Ken Starr on shortlist to head Office of International Religious Freedom
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 10, 2017
(RNS) Others rounding out the short list for the position include Nina Shea and Johnnie Moore.
500 prominent evangelicals take out full-page ad supporting refugees
By Emily McFarlan Miller — February 9, 2017
(RNS) Christians are called to love their neighbors as themselves, and that includes "the stranger and anyone fleeing persecution and violence," according to the letter.
