In Nigeria, fighting between Methodist groups kills three as schism turns violent NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — United Methodist bishops said they warned their Global Methodist counterparts on Nov. 22 that tensions had reached a breaking point. The post In Nigeria, fighting between Methodist groups kills three as schism turns violent appeared first on RNS.

Remembering David Ellenson — teacher, public intellectual and mensch He was the most widely respected Jewish thinker in the non-Orthodox Jewish world. And that is just the beginning. The post Remembering David Ellenson — teacher, public intellectual and mensch appeared first on RNS.

As wars rage around them, Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in JERUSALEM (AP) — One of the oldest communities in Jerusalem, the Armenians have lived in the Old City for decades without significant friction with their neighbors, centered around a convent that acts as a welfare state. The post As wars rage around them, Armenian Christians in Jerusalem’s Old City feel the walls closing in appeared first on RNS.

At 88, Pope Francis dances the tango with the global Catholic Church amid its culture wars (The Conversation) — Francis’ vision for a ‘synodal’ church is one built on trust and relationships − a dance where partners work together. The post At 88, Pope Francis dances the tango with the global Catholic Church amid its culture wars appeared first on RNS.

Can We Love the Bible Again? + Kaitlyn Schiess Kaitlyn Schiess offers some perspective on the use and abuse of the Bible in the public square, as well as some wisdom for when you want to pick the Good Book up again. The post Can We Love the Bible Again? + Kaitlyn Schiess appeared first on RNS.

Christian Olivet University loses its license to operate in California but says it will remain open (RNS) — Olivet blames its woes on a long-running feud with the owners of Newsweek, former members of a sect led by David Jang, a controversial Korean minister and founder of the college. The post Christian Olivet University loses its license to operate in California but says it will remain open appeared first on RNS.

The 4B movement’s purity culture vibe is no answer to Trumpism (RNS) — A U.S. version of 4B is akin to evangelical Christian purity culture, mixed with old-fashioned talk about the battle of the sexes. The post The 4B movement’s purity culture vibe is no answer to Trumpism appeared first on RNS.

Faith communities must protest Trump’s deportation plans (RNS) — U.S. faith communities have long served as the moral compass of the nation in moments of crisis. The post Faith communities must protest Trump’s deportation plans appeared first on RNS.

Report ranks countries where religion faces highest government and social persecution (RNS) — The Pew Research Center’s annual report on government restrictions on religion highlights that governmental attacks on religion and social hostility toward religion usually ‘go hand in hand.’ The post Report ranks countries where religion faces highest government and social persecution appeared first on RNS.

Olivet University loses its license to operate in California but says it will remain open (RNS) — Olivet blames its woes on a long-running feud with the owners of Newsweek, former members of a sect led by David Jang, a controversial Korean minister and founder of the college. The post Olivet University loses its license to operate in California but says it will remain open appeared first on RNS.

Madison faith communities gather for candlelight vigil for school shooting victims MADISON, Wis. (RNS) — Hundreds of people gathered at the Wisconsin state Capitol on Tuesday evening (Dec. 17), holding candles for the victims of Monday’s shooting at the Abundant Life Christian School. The post Madison faith communities gather for candlelight vigil for school shooting victims appeared first on RNS.

Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies The religious schism has turned deadly, with a church member fatally shot and two young children killed as homes were set ablaze, according to United Methodist News Service. The post Deadly violence in Nigeria linked to breakup of United Methodist Church over LGBTQ policies appeared first on RNS.

Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq ROME (AP) — According to excerpts of his upcoming autobiography, suicide bombers had planned to attack him during his 2021 visit to Iraq, but were killed before striking. The post Pope in autobiography reveals an apparent bombing plot during his 2021 visit to Iraq appeared first on RNS.

Dr. Kwok Pui Lan to join Episcopal Divinity School as Distinguished Scholar for 2025-2026 Episcopal Divinity School The post Dr. Kwok Pui Lan to join Episcopal Divinity School as Distinguished Scholar for 2025-2026 appeared first on RNS.

Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas eve keeps its traditions alive BETHLEHEM, Pa. (AP) — The Moravian Church is one of the world’s oldest Protestant denominations. Its name comes from the historical provinces of Bohemia and Moravia in what is now the Czech Republic. The post Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas eve keeps its traditions alive appeared first on RNS.

Takeaways from AP’s reporting on a child sex abuse crisis inside a secretive Christian sect BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Associated Press interviewed more than a dozen current and former members, workers and experts, and reviewed letters, court documents and other records supporting the allegations. The post Takeaways from AP’s reporting on a child sex abuse crisis inside a secretive Christian sect appeared first on RNS.

CICW funds 34 new grant projects in worship, preaching Calvin Institute of Christian Worship The post CICW funds 34 new grant projects in worship, preaching appeared first on RNS.

‘Abbott Elementary’ puts on a holiday show for everyone (RNS) — ABC’s award-winning show offers a model for how to make room for religious and cultural differences at the holidays. The post ‘Abbott Elementary’ puts on a holiday show for everyone appeared first on RNS.

FEZANA, Zoroastrian Association of Houston ready for launch of 18th North American Zoroastrian Congress in Houston, Dec. 29 – Jan. 1 FEZANA The post FEZANA, Zoroastrian Association of Houston ready for launch of 18th North American Zoroastrian Congress in Houston, Dec. 29 – Jan. 1 appeared first on RNS.

The barbarians are coming and they may be us (RNS) — A strange and prophetic poem written in 1898 tells us much about our lives as we approach Inauguration Day. The post The barbarians are coming and they may be us appeared first on RNS.