Christian Nationalism and Hate Violence: What Can We Do? State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Zev Mishell, author of the new report “Together Against Hate” and National Program Associate at Interfaith Alliance. The post Christian Nationalism and Hate Violence: What Can We Do? appeared first on RNS.

California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship (RNS) — Leaders at houses of worship lost to California wildfires vow to keep the faith and help their neighbors as well as congregation members who have lost homes and been displaced. The post California fires have destroyed at least a dozen houses of worship appeared first on RNS.

New LDS curriculum flops in teaching eternal polygamy to children (RNS) — Carol Lynn Pearson writes, ‘Children will be indoctrinated with the understanding that if a ‘man of authority’ tells us God wants us to do something we believe is wrong, we are to do it anyway.’ The post New LDS curriculum flops in teaching eternal polygamy to children appeared first on RNS.

On turning 80 (RNS) — I can no longer kid myself that death is a distant reality. The post On turning 80 appeared first on RNS.

Photos of the Week: Orthodox Christmas; Jimmy Carter funeral (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Orthodox Christmas, Jimmy Carter funeral rites and more. The post Photos of the Week: Orthodox Christmas; Jimmy Carter funeral appeared first on RNS.

Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy (RNS) — A new document by the Italian bishops’ conference states that being openly gay no longer bars candidates from discerning the priesthood. The post Vatican approves document allowing gay men to become priests in Italy appeared first on RNS.

Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84 NEW YORK (AP) — Bryant died Dec. 16 at her home in Edmond, Oklahoma, according to a statement posted by her family. The post Anita Bryant, a popular singer who became known for opposition to gay rights, dead at age 84 appeared first on RNS.

‘Black Panther Woman’ explores the spiritual life of party member Ericka Huggins (RNS) — Huggins’ spirituality and political engagement were intertwined throughout her career with the Black Panther Party and beyond. The post ‘Black Panther Woman’ explores the spiritual life of party member Ericka Huggins appeared first on RNS.

American Hindus, including two congressmen, raise alarm on Bangladesh violence (RNS) — ‘Hindus in Bangladesh continue to be targeted today — with their homes and businesses being destroyed and their temples vandalized,’ said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on the House floor this week. The post American Hindus, including two congressmen, raise alarm on Bangladesh violence appeared first on RNS.

Debunking Elon Musk’s claims of ‘Muslim grooming gangs’ (RNS) — Musk isn’t just spreading hate — he is engineering the infrastructure that allows it to thrive. The post Debunking Elon Musk’s claims of ‘Muslim grooming gangs’ appeared first on RNS.

A new opening for a Christian understanding of diversity (RNS) — We don’t need to throw the baby out with the bathwater when it comes to diversity. The post A new opening for a Christian understanding of diversity appeared first on RNS.

California congregations vow to help neighbors even as their buildings are lost to fires (RNS) — A synagogue, a mosque, a Catholic parish and at least 7 Protestant churches are among the buildings destroyed by the wildfires raging in California. The post California congregations vow to help neighbors even as their buildings are lost to fires appeared first on RNS.

God is not in the fires (RNS) — But then where do we look? The post God is not in the fires appeared first on RNS.

Christian Educators Association wins lawsuit against Biden Admin Title IX rules Christian Educators The post Christian Educators Association wins lawsuit against Biden Admin Title IX rules appeared first on RNS.

At state funeral, Jimmy Carter’s life celebrated as a ‘miracle’ WASHINGTON (RNS) — In his eulogy, Biden said Carter’s faith overlapped with broadly held American ideals such as the idea that ‘we all are created equal in the image of God.’ The post At state funeral, Jimmy Carter’s life celebrated as a ‘miracle’ appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis calls for a ‘diplomacy of truth’ to counter wars, fake news VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The pope pointed to the assassination attempt against Donald Trump as an example of growing polarization and mistrust. The post Pope Francis calls for a ‘diplomacy of truth’ to counter wars, fake news appeared first on RNS.

Can a good man be president? (RNS) — Maybe this is a lesson of the Carter administration, that true Christianity often finds itself drawn away from places of power and down in the muck. The post Can a good man be president? appeared first on RNS.

Luce, the Vatican’s anime-style Jubilee mascot, has taken on a meme life of her own (RNS) — Luce, or ‘light’ in Italian, is designed to engage with youth throughout the Holy Year. The post Luce, the Vatican’s anime-style Jubilee mascot, has taken on a meme life of her own appeared first on RNS.

Multiple faith groups file amicus brief against Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law (RNS) — The groups claim that the law mandating the posting of the Ten Commandments in every public school classroom would put the government in the position of favoring certain religious traditions over others. The post Multiple faith groups file amicus brief against Louisiana’s Ten Commandments law appeared first on RNS.

Rash of charismatic Christian leaders departs Daystar amid ongoing scandal (RNS) — The Christian TV network says the departures of Lance Wallnau, Jack Graham, Jesse Duplantis and others are unrelated to the controversy involving alleged abuse cover-up. The post Rash of charismatic Christian leaders departs Daystar amid ongoing scandal appeared first on RNS.