- January 1, 2025
Jewish leaders decry Pope Francis’ criticism of Israel as ‘incendiary’
(RNS) — A group representing the leaders of the United States’ largest Jewish organizations has written a letter to Pope Francis criticizing his recent condemnation
WICKED as Movie and Metaphor
Resisting authoritariansim. Not succumbing to the mass reverence for “the man behind the curtain.” Recognizing the value of those who are different, even if shunned
An atheist’s spiritual guide to Christmas for the deconverted
(RNS) — During the holiday season, Britt Hartley, a former Mormon turned atheist spiritual guide, urges nonbelievers to see religious traditions as a “box of
Top Religion News 2024: NYT Reporter Ruth Graham
This week, Ruth Graham, National Reporter on Religion, Faith and Values at The New York Times, joins Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush to reflect on the
Rabbi David Saperstein on democracy, diplomacy and hopes for bipartisanship
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Given his decades-long experience in interfaith relations, religious freedom, and faith and politics, Rabbi David Saperstein is often sought out for speeches
Trump’s cabinet selections represent an unusual slice of American religious life
WASHINGTON (RNS) — If U.S. investor and hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is confirmed as President-elect Trump’s treasury secretary, he will be only the second
Episcopal Bishop Prince Singh suspended but not deposed after Title IV investigation concludes
(RNS) — Eighteen months since Bishop Prince Singh’s two adult sons, Nivedhan and Eklan Singh, made allegations on social media that their father was guilty of physical abuse,
Indigenous leaders bring first case under Texas’ COVID-19-era religious liberty measure
(RNS) — For Gary Perez and Matilde Torres, like their ancestors before them, the river bend in Brackenridge Park in South Texas is more than
Did Christian Nationalism Win? Matthew Taylor on the Vote and the Future
Christian Nationalism has seemingly grabbed the levers of power in America. With an overt passion for power over democracy, the agenda of this authoritarian,
Senate approves move to add American Jewish history museum to Smithsonian
(RNS) — Late Tuesday (Dec. 3), the Senate unanimously passed a bill creating a commission to study the possibility of incorporating the Weitzman National Museum