Amos Brown, pastor to Kamala Harris, known for civil rights, reparations activism (RNS) — Vice President Kamala Harris has praised Brown, ‘my pastor,’ as a man who also has long been her mentor. The post Amos Brown, pastor to Kamala Harris, known for civil rights, reparations activism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic Christian nationalism is having a moment (RNS) — Christian nationalism has long been associated with white evangelicals. Now Catholics are emerging as some of Christian nationalism’s most muscular champions. The post Catholic Christian nationalism is having a moment appeared first on Religion News Service.

ERLC reverse course, now says Brent Leatherwood was not fired (RNS) — The kerfuffle over Leatherwood’s status, which played out in competing press releases from ERLC leaders, is the latest controversy for the SBC’s public policy arm. The post ERLC reverse course, now says Brent Leatherwood was not fired appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Democratic convention is looking more like a papal conclave (RNS) — The convention delegates are now free to vote their consciences like the cardinals in conclave. The post The Democratic convention is looking more like a papal conclave appeared first on Religion News Service.

Brent Leatherwood, ERLC president, fired a day after praising Biden (RNS) — Leatherwood had been criticized for others recent positions on topics of key interest to Southern Baptists, such as not supporting legislation that would have jailed women who chose abortions. The post Brent Leatherwood, ERLC president, fired a day after praising Biden appeared first on Religion News Service.

The sad comedown of the Mormon Satan (RNS) — Satan has become that voice of chronic self-doubt in your head, telling you that you’re not good enough, and, hey, you really ought to eat that second brownie. The post The sad comedown of the Mormon Satan appeared first on Religion News Service.

Bishops close National Eucharistic Congress with challenge to ‘change our society’ INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — Minnesota Bishop Robert Barron told attendees, ‘This great revival will have been a failure if we don’t change our society.’ The post Bishops close National Eucharistic Congress with challenge to ‘change our society’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

In small-town Illinois, a little church says goodbye MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (RNS) — Ryan Burge, pastor and sociologist, has documented church decline for years. This Sunday, after 150 years, his own church held its final service. The post In small-town Illinois, a little church says goodbye appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mosque with ties to Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali receives historic preservation funds (RNS) — Masjid Muhammad in Washington, DC, is the first African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund awardee connected to the Islamic faith. The post Mosque with ties to Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali receives historic preservation funds appeared first on Religion News Service.

Kamala Harris’ multi-religious identity is a map of the future (RNS) — She would be the first presidential candidate with a diverse personal religious and spiritual history that is now far more representative of America’s multi-faith makeup. The post Kamala Harris’ multi-religious identity is a map of the future appeared first on Religion News Service.

Appeals court hears Christian homeless shelter’s challenge to Washington anti-discrimination law SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lawyers for a Christian homeless shelter were in a federal appeals court Friday to challenge a Washington state anti-discrimination law that would require the charity to hire LGBTQ+ people and others who do not share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage. The post Appeals court hears Christian home…

The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraq’s community 10 years ago (The Conversation) — Yezidis are an example of what one scholar calls ‘liminal minorities’: faith communities whose religions’ legitimacy is denied by more powerful groups. The post The Yezidi genocide devastated Iraq’s community 10 years ago appeared first on Religion News Service.

Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal and should end THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu quickly denounced the nonbinding opinion issued by the 15-judge panel of the International Court of Justice, saying the territories are part of the Jewish people’s historic homeland. The post Top UN court says Israel’s presence in occupied Palestinian territories is illegal …

Single Catholics talk struggles of dating at National Eucharistic Congress event INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — Dating while discerning religious vocations was just one topic discussed at an event that also included conversations about the best place to meet other single Catholics and today’s gender dynamics.  The post Single Catholics talk struggles of dating at National Eucharistic Congress event appeared first on Religion News Serv…

Amy Spitalnick: Antisemitism and Democracy State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs The post Amy Spitalnick: Antisemitism and Democracy appeared first on Religion News Service.

A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary (RNS) — The evangelical megachurch, whose senior pastor, Robert Jeffress, is a close supporter of Donald Trump,  now holds its main services in a modern worship center next door to the historic sanctuary. The post A fire severely damages the historic First Baptist Dallas church sanctuary appeared first on Religion News Service.

Traditional Latin Mass at National Eucharistic Congress draws enthusiastic crowd INDIANAPOLIS (RNS) — Despite restrictions, hundreds of Catholics came out to the first of two traditional Latin Masses offered at the National Eucharistic Congress, which will also feature four Masses in English, three Masses in Spanish and for youth, a Mass in Vietnamese and three separate Eastern Rite liturgies.  The post Traditional Latin Mas…

Amnesty International report condemns France’s hijab ban for its Olympic athletes (RNS) — According to Amnesty’s report, France’s decision violates the Olympics’ fundamental principles. The post Amnesty International report condemns France’s hijab ban for its Olympic athletes appeared first on Religion News Service.

Activists, religious leaders say Democrats pressing Biden to bow out should respect ‘process’ (RNS) — ‘We are troubled by anti-democratic efforts within the Democratic Party to subvert the established processes to achieve someone’s idea of the most electable ticket,’ the letter reads.  The post Activists, religious leaders say Democrats pressing Biden to bow out should respect ‘process’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Kenyan youth protesters hold Christian leaders to account as they force economic changes NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘It is a wakeup call for the churches,’ said an Anglican priest. ‘The churches should remain independent, and I think the youth are angry that this is not the case.’ The post Kenyan youth protesters hold Christian leaders to account as they force economic changes appeared first on Religion News Service.