Mike Johnson misattributed a prayer to Jefferson. The blowback could be heard at Monticello. WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘Political memes always have lives that work like a long game of historical telephone,’ wrote one historian. The post Mike Johnson misattributed a prayer to Jefferson. The blowback could be heard at Monticello. appeared first on RNS.

The Refugee Act is among President Carter’s greatest legacies. Let’s protect it. (RNS) — The future of resettlement is tenuous under President-elect Trump, who has pledged to suspend refugee admissions ‘on Day 1.’ The post The Refugee Act is among President Carter’s greatest legacies. Let’s protect it. appeared first on RNS.

At Capitol service, dignitaries laud late Jimmy Carter as a ‘good and faithful servant’ WASHINGTON (RNS) — ‘The son of man did not come to be served but to serve, and Jimmy Carter did his very best to live according to the calling of his Lord and Savior,’ said U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The post At Capitol service, dignitaries laud late Jimmy Carter as a ‘good and faithful servant’ appeared first on RNS.

Resolutions are not always in our control. Let’s try aspirations instead. (RNS) — It’s better to be spiritually prepared for a new political season than to make the usual resolutions. The post Resolutions are not always in our control. Let’s try aspirations instead. appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun ROME (AP) — The appointment marks a major step in Francis’ aim to give women more leadership roles in governing the church. The post Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun appeared first on RNS.

Special Episode – Remembering Jimmy Carter State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush remembers the legacy of Jimmy Carter, and shares some interview excerpts with 39th President of the United States. Also, highlighs of a conversation between Jimmy Carter and founding host of The State of Belief, the late Rev. C. Welton Gaddy. The post Special Episode – Remembering Jimmy Carter …

Sewa Diwali Food Drive 2024: Continuing a legacy of service and togetherness Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA The post Sewa Diwali Food Drive 2024: Continuing a legacy of service and togetherness appeared first on RNS.

Bono: The most existentially American non-American (RNS) — U2 is capable of dissecting this nation — and its religion — with a rare and effective ruthlessness. The post Bono: The most existentially American non-American appeared first on RNS.

Who is Charlie Kirk, the new faith-focused enforcer of Trumpism? (RNS) — Kirk is positioning himself as not only Trump’s fiercest backer in the religious right but an enforcer of Trumpian dogma. The post Who is Charlie Kirk, the new faith-focused enforcer of Trumpism? appeared first on RNS.

Three keys to loving your neighbor in a multibelief world (RNS) — I have found that to engage the world, you have to have a soft heart, a hard head and ready hands. The post Three keys to loving your neighbor in a multibelief world appeared first on RNS.

At Turning Point USA’s AmFest, Charlie Kirk takes a victory lap for Trump election PHOENIX (RNS) — How the onetime Christian student organization convinced pastors to turn their flocks into GOP voters. The post At Turning Point USA’s AmFest, Charlie Kirk takes a victory lap for Trump election appeared first on RNS.

Pope Francis’ critiques of Israel’s actions in Gaza are not misguided (RNS) — The continued bombardment of Gaza that has killed and maimed civilians almost every day since early October 2023 has long ago ceased to be a war of self-defense. The post Pope Francis’ critiques of Israel’s actions in Gaza are not misguided appeared first on RNS.

Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal LONDON (AP) — Justin Welby ’s tenure officially ends Monday, two months after he resigned following an inquiry that found he failed to tell police about serial abuse by a volunteer at Christian summer camps as soon as he became aware of it. The post Archbishop of Canterbury’s tenure ends after resigning over failures in handling abuse scandal ap…

Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal McElroy as Washington archbishop ROME (AP) — At a press conference, McElroy said he prayed the incoming administration would work to make America a better place. But he also identified Trump’s threats of mass deportations of immigrants as a point of potential conflict, saying such policies were “incompatible with Catholic doctrine.” The post Pope names like-minded ally Cardinal…

Jan. 6 and the right’s contingent support for democracy (RNS) — As we celebrate today’s peaceful transfer of power, we shouldn’t be so naive as to believe that the extreme right has embraced democratic norms and institutions. The post Jan. 6 and the right’s contingent support for democracy appeared first on RNS.

Trump Bible gets new ‘Inauguration Day Edition’ just in time for Jan. 6 (RNS) — A new ad urges supporters to buy a Bible commemorating Trump’s return to the White House. The new edition of the God Bless the USA Bible features Trump’s name on the cover and will be on sale until Jan. 19. The post Trump Bible gets new ‘Inauguration Day Edition’ just in time for Jan. 6 appeared first on RNS.

Freedom from Religion Foundation dissolves honorary board in spat over trans issues (RNS) — The nation’s largest freethought organization published, then removed, an article by honorary board member Jerry Coyne who argued that transgender women are more sexually predatory than other women. The post Freedom from Religion Foundation dissolves honorary board in spat over trans issues appeared first on RNS.

In ‘A Complete Unknown,’ I met my younger self (RNS) — I saw the movie for the music and the story. As I watched it, I felt my youth returning. The post In ‘A Complete Unknown,’ I met my younger self appeared first on RNS.

Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington WASHINGTON (RNS) — Having led of the San Diego diocese since 2015, McElroy, 70, has experience with the immigration, both as a political issue and a reality in his diocesan churches. The post Cardinal Robert McElroy appointed to lead Archdiocese of Washington appeared first on RNS.

Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know ATLANTA (AP) — The first events reflected Carter’s climb up the political ladder, from the tiny town of Plains, Georgia, to decades on the global stage as a humanitarian and advocate for democracy. The post Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know appeared first on RNS.