religion and politics
Joe Lieberman’s religiously promiscuous campaign
By Mark Silk — March 28, 2024
(RNS) — A missed opportunity for the first Jew on a major-party presidential ticket.
Poll: Most Americans say religion’s influence is waning, and half think that’s bad
By Jack Jenkins — March 15, 2024
(RNS) — There is also growing concern among an array of religious Americans that their beliefs are in conflict with mainstream American culture.
We need more Howard Thurman in our politics
By David B. Gowler — February 7, 2024
(RNS) — The theologian and often-overlooked civil rights hero would have warned us against politics as a zero-sum game.
In new book, Tim Alberta sees another way for evangelical Christians in politics
By Mark Silk — January 30, 2024
(RNS) — His new book summons fellow evangelicals to reclaim their faith.
In Iowa and beyond, evangelical Christian voters follow their party more than their faith
By Bob Smietana — January 12, 2024
(RNS) — An evangelical kingmaker in Iowa warned that Donald Trump's campaign is doomed and is backing Ron DeSantis in the upcoming caucuses. Still, Trump seems poised for an easy win in Iowa and beyond.
Lessons from Israel on the cost of polarization
By Joshua Stanton — November 7, 2023
(RNS) — Israelis are already vowing to renew their politics after the war.
How Pat Robertson made white evangelicals Republican
By Mark Silk — June 10, 2023
(RNS) — It all began with his 1988 campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
Young people aren’t buying far-right religious beliefs
By Serene Jones — May 26, 2023
(RNS) — Younger Americans aspire to build a world marked by love and justice. But they don't see much of that in church.
DeSantis’ lack of God-talk signals a shift in Republican politics
By Jacob Lupfer — May 12, 2023
(RNS) — Can anyone win the 2024 nomination of the 'religious party,' without speaking directly to religious voters?
White House appoints new Muslim community liaison
By Jack Jenkins — April 14, 2023
(RNS) — The move restores a post discontinued by former President Donald Trump’s administration.
At many Passover Seders, Israel unrest will be on the table
By Leanne Italie — April 4, 2023
(RNS) — “The Seder is for me a perfect moment for us to engage in conversation around a myriad of topics that are about unfinished projects or places where there’s strife or turmoil,” said one Jewish leader of this week's Passover meals.
Jimmy Carter’s religious values were never far from his presidency or his policy
By Lovett H. Weems Jr. — March 22, 2023
(RNS) — The former president possessed an inner confidence in relation to his faith that may not be fully understood by many, even to this day.
Democrats pass resolution condemning ‘white religious nationalism’
By Jack Jenkins — February 8, 2023
(RNS) — ‘Theocracy is incompatible with democracy and religious freedom in a pluralistic society,’ the resolution read in part.
Education Secretary Cardona: ‘If it weren’t for my faith, I wouldn’t be here’
By Jack Jenkins — December 21, 2022
(RNS) — A sign on Cardona’s desk reads “Let your faith be bigger than your fear.”
How Congress can bring good news to the poor this Advent
By Jim Wallis — November 30, 2022
(RNS) — When something works to solve poverty the way the child tax credit has, it’s immoral to end it.
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