- September 9, 2024
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
In new book, journalist Joshua Leifer offers a scathing take on American Judaism
(RNS) — Journalist Joshua Leifer’s new book, a sweeping historical account of American Judaism, is an impassioned indictment of a fractured and contentious religious establishment.
In the face of Palestinian suffering, interfaith groups offer a protective presence
(RNS) — When the Israel-Hamas war broke out after Oct. 7, Beth Brockman wasn’t sure she wanted to go back to Israel to protest its
Changemakers at the DNC
State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Michael Eric Dyson, Jasmine Crockett, Becca Balint, Katherine Stewart, and others at the 2024 Democratic
Ukraine’s ban targeting Russian-linked faith groups raises religious freedom concerns
(RNS) — On Tuesday (Aug. 20), the Ukrainian Parliament passed a long-anticipated bill that will ban the activities of churches deemed to be affiliated with
Passion & Policy: Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons
Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons, one of the country’s top advocates and experts working at the intersection of religion, politics and policy, has just this week joined
The competing faiths of the 2024 election
(RNS) — The slogan of Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign, “We’re Not Going Back,” is a triple play. First and obviously, it’s about not going back
Five powerful faith moments at the Paris Olympics
(RNS) — Athletes have long attributed faith to their success on the field, from former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow’s Bible verses on his cheeks to