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A word about our website redesign
Dear RNS reader: As you may have noticed, we’ve unveiled a new, refreshed look to our website. The redesign is a reflection of our constant
Interfaith advocates urge clemency for ‘death row imam’ a day before scheduled execution
(RNS) — Marcellus “Khaliifah” Williams, an imam at Missouri’s Potosi Correctional Center, is scheduled to be executed on Tuesday (Sept. 24), even as his lawyers
Abyssinian Baptist Church’s Kevin Johnson has history of following prominent clergy
(RNS) — The introduction to online worship services at Abyssinian Baptist Church still briefly features the church’s previous pastor, two months after a new leader
Long Island Hindu temple vandalized ahead of Indian prime minister’s visit
NEW YORK (RNS) — The BAPS Melville Mandir has been a prominent, peaceful place of worship and festivals for Long Island’s growing Hindu community since
Demographics, Democracy, and Destiny: Dr. Robert P. Jones
As American society evolves, Dr. Robert P. Jones explores how rigid, traditional norms are losing their influence, leading to a growing need for greater
The Ultimate Guide to Top Local Business Directories for Boosting Visibility in 2024
Local business directories are the lifeblood of online visibility for businesses today. They not only help drive organic traffic but also bolster your SEO, boost
Rabbi Michael Lerner tried to ‘repair’ Judaism
(RNS) — I had not thought of him in many years. But when I learned recently of the death of Rabbi Michael Lerner, a left-wing
the evolution of Christian Nationalism
As Christian nationalism and the far right’s influence on American politics grow, historian Randall Balmer offers a critical examination of evangelicalism and the surprising
National Baptists hear their outgoing president and Ketanji Brown Jackson as meeting ends
BALTIMORE (RNS) — The Rev. Jerry Young, the two-term president of the National Baptist Convention, USA, preached his final annual address as leader of the
I weep for the hostages and their families. I weep for all of us.
(RNS) — I write these words on Sunday morning (Sept. 1). It was a sleepless night. At around 11:30 p.m., the phone had started buzzing