Oseh Shalom: The case against perpetual war (RNS) — Peace must be actively made or pursued. The post Oseh Shalom: The case against perpetual war appeared first on RNS.

Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have (The Conversation) — A biblical scholar traces how images of the ‘city of God’ have shaped American culture – especially when it comes to who should be allowed into the country. The post Americans use the Book of Revelation to talk about immigration – and always have appeared first on RNS.

About 140 Rohingya Muslims on wooden boat off Indonesia’s coast as residents refuse to let them land LABUHAN HAJI, Indonesia (AP) — About 1 million of the predominately Muslim Rohingya live in Bangladesh as refugees from Myanmar. They include about 740,000 who fled a brutal counterinsurgency campaign in 2017 by Myanmar’s security forces, who were accused of committing mass rapes and killings. The post About 140 Rohingya Muslims on wooden boat o…

The ever-rising importance of hospital chaplains (RNS) — Frequently, chaplains are the only hospital staff member who has time to sit and speak with patients and families. The post The ever-rising importance of hospital chaplains appeared first on RNS.

We’re Good at Being Bad Christians + Jayne Sugg If you’ve ‘deconstructed’ from evangelicalism — or any faith tradition — you know that as your faith has evolved your practices have shifted too. The post We’re Good at Being Bad Christians + Jayne Sugg appeared first on RNS.

‘Queering the Pulpit’ author on a new exegetical framework for sexuality in the church (RNS) — In “Queering the Pulpit: A Sexegetical Approach to Preaching an Inclusive Word,” Dr. Karyn Wiseman implores pastors to implement a new exegetical framework that is conscious of the LGBTQ+ members of their congregations. Wiseman recognizes that the pulpit can be a megaphone for either acceptance or condemnation — and, for the queer people…

Trump’s closing argument to evangelicals: I will protect you. Harris won’t. (RNS) — ‘And if Kamala Harris won’t say it, I will: We love God and we will always be a nation of faith,’ Donald Trump’s son Eric Trump said on Monday evening. The post Trump’s closing argument to evangelicals: I will protect you. Harris won’t. appeared first on RNS.

Stop fomenting fear of trans people in the name of religion (RNS) — Our faith communities see through this cynical and cruel political strategy dressed up in the costume of religious values. The post Stop fomenting fear of trans people in the name of religion appeared first on RNS.

Gustavo Gutiérrez, founding father of liberation theology, dies at 96 (RNS) — Once criticized by Catholic conservatives and the Vatican, Gutiérrez and his emphasis on caring for the poor were rehabilitated by Pope Francis. The post Gustavo Gutiérrez, founding father of liberation theology, dies at 96 appeared first on RNS.

Archdiocese blocks play about ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi and activist Abby Stein (New York Jewish Week) — A Jewish comedian’s planned production was also booted from space owned by the Catholic Church. The post Archdiocese blocks play about ex-Hasidic transgender rabbi and activist Abby Stein appeared first on RNS.

Archbishop Steve Wood on where the ACNA has been, and where it’s headed (RNS) — A week ahead of his investiture, or formal installation, in South Carolina on Oct. 30, Wood spoke to RNS. The post Archbishop Steve Wood on where the ACNA has been, and where it’s headed appeared first on RNS.

Judge hears arguments to block Louisiana’s Ten Commandments displays in schools BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles did not immediately issue a ruling Monday, but said he will try to reach a decision by Nov. 15. That date is of importance as an agreement was reached by the court and state in July, in which five schools specifically listed in the lawsuit will not post the commandments in classroom…

Crash Course and John Green unpack religion on YouTube (RNS) — ‘Religion seems like something firm and concrete, but it oozes out of your grasp as soon as you think you’ve got a hold on it,’ said novelist and host John Green. The post Crash Course and John Green unpack religion on YouTube appeared first on RNS.

Chabad Jews celebrate at 5,000-square-foot sukkah in New York (RNS) — By contrast, Jewish university students on as many as 30 campuses tried to erect Gaza solidarity sukkahs, most of which were dismantled by campus police. The post Chabad Jews celebrate at 5,000-square-foot sukkah in New York appeared first on RNS.

Harris preached against Trump on the good Samaritan, but the gospel is not red or blue (RNS) — ‘It is not enough to preach the values of compassion and respect,’ the vice president told a church crowd in Atlanta. ‘We must live them.’ That must apply to the Palestinian people. The post Harris preached against Trump on the good Samaritan, but the gospel is not red or blue appeared first on RNS.

Are Jews safe in America? (RNS) — A young Polish woman asked me the question. The answer: Yes … and no. The post Are Jews safe in America? appeared first on RNS.

As world mourns Gulen, Kenya deports refugees linked to his Hizmet movement NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — In Kenya and across Africa, Gulen’s followers run schools, carry out charity work and take part in interfaith dialogue activities in partnership with other religious groups and institutions. The post As world mourns Gulen, Kenya deports refugees linked to his Hizmet movement appeared first on RNS.

Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico TAPACHULA, Mexico (AP) — He served the Tzotzil Indigenous community for two decades and was known as a negotiator in conflicts in a mountainous region of Chiapas where crime, violence and land disputes are rife. The post Catholic priest and Indigenous activist Pérez killed by 2 gunmen in southern Mexico appeared first on RNS.

Harris urges Black churchgoers in Georgia to head out to vote and gets an assist from Stevie Wonder JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Black church congregations across the country have undertaken get-out-the-vote campaigns for years. In part to counteract voter suppression tactics that date back to the Jim Crow era, early voting in the Black community is stressed from pulpits nearly as much as it is by candidates. The post Harris urges Black churchgoers i…

Marking the horror of Oct. 7 amid Simchat Torah’s mandate to be joyful (RNS) — The post Marking the horror of Oct. 7 amid Simchat Torah’s mandate to be joyful appeared first on RNS.