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But this year, no one is combining faith — however broadly defined — and politics as acutely as Sarah Riggs Amico...

In Georgia, a Democrat launches a campaign that’s all about faith

Sarah Riggs Amico
by: Jack Jenkins Sept. 16, 2019 (RNS) — Mixtures of religion and politics aren’t exactly unusual in Georgia, a state situated squarely in the heart of the Bible Belt whereRead More

But all of the most likely proposals provide for dissenting congregations to exit the denomination...

United Methodists float plans to split denomination after LGBTQ vote

by: Emily McFarlan Miller Sept. 19, 2019 (RNS) — The United Methodist Church’s deadline for petitions for its next global meeting passed Wednesday (Sept. 18), setting the terms for aRead More

It was the allegation of racial insensitivity that came in a Twitter barrage on Wednesday (Sept. 18)...

Relevant founder Cameron Strang accused of creating racially insensitive workplace

by: Jack Jenkins Sept. 21, 2019 (RNS) — Cameron Strang, the founder and CEO of Relevant Media Group, found himself under attack from a host of former employees this weekRead More

Cultural items exhibited in tabletop displays by church members...

Displaying diversity: Aurora Methodists showcase congregants’ cultures.

Heritage Sunday at Wesley UMC
AURORA, Ill., Sept. 23, 2019 — Showcasing ethnic food and cultural artifacts from 10 countries, congregants at Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora celebrated Heritage Sunday Sept. 22. Lekha CristanujayaRead More

Union leaders have forgotten the religious roots of organized labor in this country.

COMMENTARY: Labor Day and the unions’ forgotten religious roots

Early union photo.
by: Adon Taft August 29, 2013 (RNS) Of the 10 holidays recognized by the federal government, the future status of two – Labor Day and Christmas – may be short-lived.Read More

Hundreds filled the pews at the church's midweek service...

Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie urges compassion after Jarrid Wilson’s suicide

Harvest Pastor Greg Laurie urges compassion after Jarrid Wilson's suicide
by: Alejandra Molina RIVERSIDE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2019  (RNS) — Pastor Greg Laurie urged his grieving congregants at Harvest Christian Fellowship on Wednesday (Sept. 11) to have compassion for peopleRead More

The decision by the Duke Student Government Senate on Wednesday (Sept. 11) comes amid ongoing clashes nationwide...

Duke University’s student government rejects Young Life over LGBTQ policies

by: Yonat ShimronSept. 13, 2019 (RNS) — Duke University’s student government has denied the Christian organization Young Life official status as a student group on campus, citing its policy on sexuality.Read More

“We are not calling for Falwell to resign right now,”...

200 Liberty students attend protest after new Falwell revelations

by: Will Young Sept. 13, 2019 (RNS) — In the wake of reports alleging objectionable rhetoric and conduct by Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr., about 200 students at theRead More

“The U.S. should lead the world, not leave the world..."

Former Ambassador, Other Leaders Voice Support for Refugees

Presidential Determination for 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 10, 2019 — A former ambassador, a faith leader, an advocate and a former refugee called for robust refugee resettlement on a press call today, and underscoredRead More

The number one tragedy to have befallen the Middle East, as a result of 9/11, was the Iraq war.

Hesham Shehab: 18 Years after 9/11, the World Still Suffer Consequences

On this 18th anniversary of the Sept. 11 (9/11) attacks, we in the United States are rightfully focused on how that horrific tragedy changed our nation. It has affected allRead More