When are we allowed to yell at God? (RNS) — Protesting God is not irreligious. It is a form of intimacy with the divine. The post When are we allowed to yell at God? appeared first on RNS.

Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Maggie Siddiqi, a veteran of the US Department of Education Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, now a senior fellow at Interfaith Alliance The post Can Religion Save Democracy? Maggie Siddiqi on Pluralism, Policy, and Resistance appeared first on RNS.

Faith, Politics, and Power: JD Vance’s Tightrope Act At the annual March for Life, JD Vance was celebrated as a champion of conservative Catholic values, echoing traditional anti-abortion rhetoric and Republican priorities. But in a surprising turn, he quickly distanced himself from Catholic leadership, criticizing the bishops for opposing Trump’s immigration policies—exposing contradictions and p…

Bishop Budde went viral because she showed us what’s wrong with American religion (RNS) — The sermon reminded many Americans what public religious faith looked like in the not-so-distant past, when the Episcopal Church was the de facto faith of the American ruling class. The post Bishop Budde went viral because she showed us what’s wrong with American religion appeared first on RNS.

In ‘Aflame,’ Pico Iyer finds a new language in silence (RNS) — Recalling the trauma of losing his worldly goods, the novelist and travel writer uses silence as a path to peace amid constant turmoil. The post In ‘Aflame,’ Pico Iyer finds a new language in silence appeared first on RNS.

For DC airport chaplain, disaster training becomes reality (RNS) — Airport chaplain Nace Lanier, among the first to respond to the midair collision near Washington’s airport, joined a team ‘to holistically care for the hurting and confused.’ The post For DC airport chaplain, disaster training becomes reality appeared first on RNS.

Jewish Reform seminary sells New York City building as contraction accelerates (RNS) — Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion announced the sale of the Greenwich Village building at West 4th Street to New York University. It will move to another building also in Manhattan. The post Jewish Reform seminary sells New York City building as contraction accelerates appeared first on RNS.

Idaho goes after same-sex marriage (RNS) — But its challenge is mostly rhetorical. The post Idaho goes after same-sex marriage appeared first on RNS.

Jewish voter network launches campaign to boost turnout in New York (RNS) — The network’s organizers say they are responding to the rise of antisemitism, Jewish voters’ top concern in upcoming elections. The post Jewish voter network launches campaign to boost turnout in New York appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Lunar New Year; Shiite pilgrims (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Shiite pilgrims in Iraq, Lunar New Year celebrations and more. The post Photos of the Week: Lunar New Year; Shiite pilgrims appeared first on RNS.

Surviving war, Afghan families are now caught in the crosshairs of refugee restrictions (RNS) — Thousands of Afghan wartime allies have completed years of security vetting and final medical checks, but their travel is now indefinitely on hold. The post Surviving war, Afghan families are now caught in the crosshairs of refugee restrictions appeared first on RNS.

Letter to new US Administration Religious Freedom & Business Foundation The post Letter to new US Administration appeared first on RNS.

LDS Church: Members should care for the needy ‘regardless of immigration status’ (RNS) — ‘We seek to provide basic food and clothing, as our capacity allows, to those in need, regardless of their immigration status,’ the statement read. The post LDS Church: Members should care for the needy ‘regardless of immigration status’ appeared first on RNS.

IKAR Holdings empowering its future business inspired by the Mensuram Bonam program of the Vatican IKAR HOLDINGS The post IKAR Holdings empowering its future business inspired by the Mensuram Bonam program of the Vatican appeared first on RNS.

Despite Vance attack, Catholic bishops press ahead on defending migrants Just a week into the Trump presidency, the U.S. bishops find themselves in an unaccustomed position: For the first time in history, their character has been called into question by a Catholic standing at the helm of the U.S. government. The post Despite Vance attack, Catholic bishops press ahead on defending migrants appeared first on RNS.

Couple challenging Vatican bank’s ban on workplace marriages invoke pope’s pro-family message ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has long urged couples to marry and have babies rather than dogs. He also has long championed the rights of workers and held up labor itself as the foundation of human dignity. The post Couple challenging Vatican bank’s ban on workplace marriages invoke pope’s pro-family message appeared first on RNS.

New biography of late Cardinal Pell underscores leadership vacuum on Catholic right (RNS) — The legacy of the church reformer and critic of Pope Francis still looms large in the Catholic Church. The post New biography of late Cardinal Pell underscores leadership vacuum on Catholic right appeared first on RNS.

Empathy for immigrants sounds like Christianity 101. Here’s why some say it’s a sin. (RNS) — A small but influential group of evangelicals argues that enforcing the law is as important as mercy, and has come to see Christian charities as the enemy. The post Empathy for immigrants sounds like Christianity 101. Here’s why some say it’s a sin. appeared first on RNS.

Paul Rader, who led Salvation Army and Asbury University, was humble, effective and kind (RNS) — Rader spent five years as the international leader of the Salvation Army before becoming president of Asbury University. The post Paul Rader, who led Salvation Army and Asbury University, was humble, effective and kind appeared first on RNS.

Anglican priest Calvin Robinson defrocked over Nazi-like salute (RNS) — Robinson has defended the gesture, with which he concluded his speech at the National Pro-Life Summit last week, as an ‘attempt at dry wit.’ The post Anglican priest Calvin Robinson defrocked over Nazi-like salute appeared first on RNS.