Norman Wirzba on finding hope in the midst of crisis (RNS) — At a time of upheaval, the Duke University theologian and environmentalist urges people to connect to others and nature. The post Norman Wirzba on finding hope in the midst of crisis appeared first on RNS.

How Trump’s victory could accelerate women’s departure from evangelicalism (RNS) — Evangelical Christian pastors looking to mimic Trump’s appeals to young men will only drive the gender gap in the church further apart. The post How Trump’s victory could accelerate women’s departure from evangelicalism appeared first on RNS.

Did religion matter in the election? (RNS) — Demographically, somewhat; values-wise, yes and no. The post Did religion matter in the election? appeared first on RNS.

What Buddhism can teach in this moment of deep divisions: No person is ‘evil,’ only ‘mistaken’ (The Conversation) — If we considered people on the other side of a disagreement as not ‘evil’ but ‘mistaken’ or ‘ill-informed,’ it might create more room for dialogue, writes a scholar of mindfulness. The post What Buddhism can teach in this moment of deep divisions: No person is ‘evil,’ only ‘mistaken’ appeared first on RNS.

Whoopsie-Daisy! Our Tales of Cringe & Regret Life is no straight and narrow path and we’ve taken a few ill-advised turns. The post Whoopsie-Daisy! Our Tales of Cringe & Regret appeared first on RNS.

What the Black church can teach us about ‘Black on Black care’ and the election (RNS) — A framework for Black Americans to defeat misinformation and support one another in the wake of a difficult election. The post What the Black church can teach us about ‘Black on Black care’ and the election appeared first on RNS.

Faith groups resolve to protect migrants, refugees after Trump win (RNS) — ‘Together, we will transform our grief into a force for change that will build a more just, equitable society that respects the dignity of all people,’ Omar Angel Perez, Faith in Action’s immigrant justice director, said. The post Faith groups resolve to protect migrants, refugees after Trump win appeared first on RNS.

Kristallnacht’s legacy still haunts Hamburg as the city rebuilds synagogue burned in Nazi pogrom (The Conversation) — Questions about how to represent German Jews, past and present, have complicated plans to rebuild the destroyed temple. The post Kristallnacht’s legacy still haunts Hamburg as the city rebuilds synagogue burned in Nazi pogrom appeared first on RNS.

Five takeaways from the 2024 election (RNS) — Harris did worse with women, Hispanics and young people than did the Democratic candidates in the last two presidential elections. The post Five takeaways from the 2024 election appeared first on RNS.

Abortion access referendums win in 7 out of 10 states but fail to boost Harris (RNS) — In Missouri, abortion opponents say their state’s referendum, which reverses a near-total ban on the procedure, is not the last word. The post Abortion access referendums win in 7 out of 10 states but fail to boost Harris appeared first on RNS.

What can the Bible say to us after Election Day? (RNS) — America could become Sodom and Gomorrah. And not in the way you might think. The post What can the Bible say to us after Election Day? appeared first on RNS.

White Christians made Donald Trump president — again (RNS) — White Christians remain an influential force in American culture and politics. Their support, and the support of Hispanic Christians, helped Donald Trump regain the White House. The post White Christians made Donald Trump president — again appeared first on RNS.

Imam and Quran Revolution founder Wisam Sharieff faces child porn investigation (RNS) — Sharieff was reported to the Alabama Department of Human Resources by a person who identified herself as Sharieff’s wife on Oct. 15, according to an FBI affadavit. The post Imam and Quran Revolution founder Wisam Sharieff faces child porn investigation appeared first on RNS.

Chaplains at the polls, prayers by faith leaders mark historic Election Day WASHINGTON (RNS) — On a historic day in the nation’s capital, people focused on prayer and the polls after a fraught lead-up to Election Day. The post Chaplains at the polls, prayers by faith leaders mark historic Election Day appeared first on RNS.

On Election Day in small-town Pennsylvania, faith drives votes for Trump and Harris LITITZ, Pa. (RNS) — As one voter put it: She cast her ballot, and the rest is up to God. ‘We’re just gonna put it in his hands.’ The post On Election Day in small-town Pennsylvania, faith drives votes for Trump and Harris appeared first on RNS.

Bad Bunny’s defense of Puerto Rico takes a prayerful turn (RNS) — Until recently, it was unthinkable that a third party could challenge the political dominance of the island’s two parties. The post Bad Bunny’s defense of Puerto Rico takes a prayerful turn appeared first on RNS.

Photo Gallery: Faith on display on Election Day in the U.S. and abroad The post Photo Gallery: Faith on display on Election Day in the U.S. and abroad appeared first on RNS.

State ecumenical groups ramp up efforts to combat Christian nationalism (RNS) — Church members are seeking ways to respond to family members, friends and neighbors taken up with Christian nationalism. Ecumenical and interfaith groups on the state level are offering some tips. The post State ecumenical groups ramp up efforts to combat Christian nationalism appeared first on RNS.

At Harris rally outside Pittsburgh, candidate’s supporters make faith appeals RANKIN, Pa. (RNS) — ‘I’ve seen her in church the last couple Sundays,’ one rallygoer said about Harris. In contrast, she observed, ‘I’ve seen Trump peddle a Bible with his name inside of it.’ The post At Harris rally outside Pittsburgh, candidate’s supporters make faith appeals appeared first on RNS.

Exvangelicals, nones, secular Americans are undertapped in fight against Christian nationalism (RNS) — Just because they’re no longer invested in a better Christianity doesn’t mean they aren’t a crucial part of the battle for a better country. The post Exvangelicals, nones, secular Americans are undertapped in fight against Christian nationalism appeared first on RNS.