New Orleans’ attacker deserves to be understood like any Christian mass killer (RNS) — Muslims are exhausted by a double standard that portrays white attackers as mentally ill and all others as ideologically driven terrorists. The post New Orleans’ attacker deserves to be understood like any Christian mass killer appeared first on RNS.

119th Congress adds 2 Hindus, 2 nones, remains mostly Christian (RNS) — Despite America’s shifting religious landscape, the faith of the country’s representatives has changed little. The post 119th Congress adds 2 Hindus, 2 nones, remains mostly Christian appeared first on RNS.

Buddhist group says Army Corps’ Everglades project violates religious freedom (RNS) — A new lawsuit says the project could disrupt a retreat center for Soka Gakkai International-USA, a group popularized by Tina Turner and Orlando Bloom. The post Buddhist group says Army Corps’ Everglades project violates religious freedom appeared first on RNS.

Does a lack of faith lead to suicide? One study says yes. Scholars of secularism say no. (RNS) — A new study by a Christian scholar found higher rates of suicide and campus sexual assault in states where more nonbelievers live. But others who study secularism say correlation doesn’t prove the case. The post Does a lack of faith lead to suicide? One study says yes. Scholars of secularism say no. appeared first on RNS.

Catholics prepare to celebrate 50 years of first U.S.-born saint (RNS) — Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton founded the first congregation of women religious in the US and the first US Catholic girls’ school. The post Catholics prepare to celebrate 50 years of first U.S.-born saint appeared first on RNS.

Mindfulness is about ‘remembering’ − a practice of coming back to the now (The Conversation) — The point of mindfulness is not to be more productive at work or just to relax − it is inner transformation. The post Mindfulness is about ‘remembering’ − a practice of coming back to the now appeared first on RNS.

Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power (The Conversation) — Despite the controversy surrounding them, presidential pardons can provide a service – the question is how they are used. The post Hunter Biden case renews ethical debate over use and limits of peculiar presidential power appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Hanukkah; New Year commemorations (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Hanukkah, commemorations for the New Year and more. The post Photos of the Week: Hanukkah; New Year commemorations appeared first on RNS.

How religion, wellness bros and conspiracies made some Americans doubt seed oils (RNS) — Clean eating and spiritual health have often been linked in American culture. The post How religion, wellness bros and conspiracies made some Americans doubt seed oils appeared first on RNS.

T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit on New Year’s Eve (RNS) — ‘God in his infinite wisdom and his great grace brought me back to this same spot,’ he told his congregation as he spoke for about 55 minutes. The post T.D. Jakes labels himself ‘Bishop Lazarus’ in return to pulpit on New Year’s Eve appeared first on RNS.

Should the Democrats (re-)embrace religion? (RNS) — The past may not be prologue. The post Should the Democrats (re-)embrace religion? appeared first on RNS.

On US-Mexico border, Catholic leaders prepare for return of Trump anti-migrant regime SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Protecting parishioners from deportation has become a theme in the ministry of several Catholic leaders at the border. The post On US-Mexico border, Catholic leaders prepare for return of Trump anti-migrant regime appeared first on RNS.

The death penalty: Vengeance, justice or mercy? (RNS) — It is hard to believe Jesus would execute anyone. The post The death penalty: Vengeance, justice or mercy? appeared first on RNS.

San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller on leading at the border: ‘We have to be accountable’ SAN ANTONIO (RNS) — Born in Mexico, García-Siller is the only immigrant bishop leading a border diocese. He talked to RNS about facing the incoming Trump administration, synodality, the U.S. bishops’ anti-poverty program and his health. The post San Antonio Archbishop García-Siller on leading at the border: ‘We have to be accountable’ appeared f…

New book levels the playing field for science and spirituality Healing Science Today The post New book levels the playing field for science and spirituality appeared first on RNS.

Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can visit one of the world’s oldest synagogues again JOBAR, Syria (AP) — Syria’s 13-year civil war left the synagogue partially destroyed. Walls and roofs have collapsed. Some artifacts are missing. A marble sign in Arabic at the gate says it was first built 720 years before Christ. The post Syria’s dwindling Jewish community can visit one of the world’s oldest synagogues again appeared first on RNS.

‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast debuts at #1 on Apple, ahead of ‘Joe Rogan,’ ‘Dateline,’ and ‘The Daily’ Ascension (Press) The post ‘Rosary in a Year’ podcast debuts at #1 on Apple, ahead of ‘Joe Rogan,’ ‘Dateline,’ and ‘The Daily’ appeared first on RNS.

Why many Jews are ambivalent about Jimmy Carter (RNS) — I admired many things about the late President Jimmy Carter. Other things, however, stick in my craw. The post Why many Jews are ambivalent about Jimmy Carter appeared first on RNS.

Episcopal presiding bishop resolves complaint against predecessor Michael Curry (RNS) — The complaint that Curry and Bishop Todd Ousley mishandled physical and emotional abuse allegations against a Michigan bishop was met with a pastoral response. The post Episcopal presiding bishop resolves complaint against predecessor Michael Curry appeared first on RNS.

A century after Hubble’s discovery, our neighbor galaxies suggest a creator’s mind (RNS) — Hubble made no claims about a creator, but his discoveries and the wonder they evoke have prompted others to reconsider ‘the God hypothesis.’ The post A century after Hubble’s discovery, our neighbor galaxies suggest a creator’s mind appeared first on RNS.