Christian filmmakers’ ‘Toxic’ movie takes off on major Middle East airlines SAT-7 The post Christian filmmakers’ ‘Toxic’ movie takes off on major Middle East airlines appeared first on Religion News Service.

Decades after Billie Holiday’s death, ‘Strange Fruit’ is still a searing testament to injustice – and of faithful solidarity with suffering (The Conversation) — Christian and Jewish themes influenced the world of art around one of jazz’s greatest singers. The post Decades after Billie Holiday’s death, ‘Strange Fruit’ is still a searing testament to injustice – and of faithful solidarity with suffering appeared first on Religion News Service.

People of faith mobilize when our country needs us. This year, democracy needs us. (RNS) — Helping at the polls aligns with some basic values of faith, from hospitality to honoring our neighbors. The post People of faith mobilize when our country needs us. This year, democracy needs us. appeared first on Religion News Service.

At RNC, an uneven, awkward embrace of religious pluralism (RNS) — As a Republican official led a Sikh prayer, images of Christian crosses flashed behind her. The post At RNC, an uneven, awkward embrace of religious pluralism appeared first on Religion News Service.

United Methodists elect a third openly gay, married bishop (RNS) — Kristin Stoneking will replace Bishop Karen Oliveto, the denomination’s first openly gay married bishop, who, at age 66, is retiring. The post United Methodists elect a third openly gay, married bishop appeared first on Religion News Service.

At a progressive Christian festival in the woods of North Carolina, psychedelics were top of mind (RNS) — Joy Crawford described the fascination with hallucinogens as a “cultural groundswell” that the church would do well to catch up with. The post At a progressive Christian festival in the woods of North Carolina, psychedelics were top of mind appeared first on Religion News Service.

In ‘Disciples in the Moonlight,’ US Christians are persecuted and the Bible is banned (RNS) — Mike Pence praised the Christian action film as a ‘cautionary tale’ that should ‘inspire people of faith to do even more to protect religious freedom in America.’ The post In ‘Disciples in the Moonlight,’ US Christians are persecuted and the Bible is banned appeared first on Religion News Service.

Hawley’s Christian nationalism is the old-time civil religion, weaponized (RNS) — The way it was during the Cold War. The post Hawley’s Christian nationalism is the old-time civil religion, weaponized appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pastors see a wariness among Black men to talk abortion politics as Biden works to shore up base WASHINGTON (AP) — Phoenix pastor the Rev. Warren H. Stewart Sr. has had countless discussions this election season with fellow Black men on the economy, criminal justice, immigration and other issues dominating the political landscape in their battleground state of Arizona. But never abortion. The post Pastors see a wariness among Black men to t…

Kathie Lee Gifford launches new book series on biblical figures with ‘Herod and Mary’ HarperCollins Christian Publishing The post Kathie Lee Gifford launches new book series on biblical figures with ‘Herod and Mary’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

On anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s death, her art’s spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe MEXICO CITY (AP) — Her take on life and spirituality sparked a connection between her paintings and her viewers, many of whom remain passionate admirers of her work on the 70th anniversary of her death. The post On anniversary of Frida Kahlo’s death, her art’s spirituality keeps fans engaged around the globe appeared first on Religion News Service.

National Eucharistic Congress, a Catholic mega-event, to kick off evangelization year (RNS) — ‘I have this sense that we as a nation are about to experience a profound breakthrough,’ the Rev. Josh Johnson, an emcee of the congress, said. The post National Eucharistic Congress, a Catholic mega-event, to kick off evangelization year appeared first on Religion News Service.

Five faith facts about Trump’s VP pick, JD Vance (RNS) — If Trump is elected, Vance would be the second Catholic vice president in US history — after Joe Biden. The post Five faith facts about Trump’s VP pick, JD Vance appeared first on Religion News Service.

How Pope Francis has threaded dissent from right and left to avoid schism (RNS) — Despite Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s recent excommunication for schism, experts believe that an actual split in the church is highly unlikely. The post How Pope Francis has threaded dissent from right and left to avoid schism appeared first on Religion News Service.

Religious exemptions to Title IX on trial again in appeals case against US Dept of Ed (RNS) — With the support of 19 state attorneys general, the Hunter plaintiffs are back in court to make their case against LGBTQ+ discrimination in religious higher education institutions. The post Religious exemptions to Title IX on trial again in appeals case against US Dept of Ed appeared first on Religion News Service.

New working document points the way for October synod (RNS) — We need to experience synodality to truly understand it, just as we need to experience love to understand it. The post New working document points the way for October synod appeared first on Religion News Service.

Great American Pure Flix announces world premiere original movie, The Engagement Plan, starring Jack Schumacher, Ted Mcginley, Mia Pollini, Eva La Rue, Emily Topper, Eric Lutz, Judd Nelson, and Faith Ford 130 Agency The post Great American Pure Flix announces world premiere original movie, The Engagement Plan, starring Jack Schumacher, Ted Mcginley, Mia Pollini, Eva La Rue, Emily Topper, Eric Lutz, Judd Nelson, and Faith Ford appeared first on Religion News Service.

Dr. Ruth was a Jewish heroine (RNS) — How many people’s lives became richer and more joyful because of this short, sweet, funny Jewish woman? The post Dr. Ruth was a Jewish heroine appeared first on Religion News Service.

God did not save Donald Trump (RNS) — Did God save the former president, but not those who died instead? The post God did not save Donald Trump appeared first on Religion News Service.

The gods must be angry: Mexico ‘cancels’ statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s environmental protection agency said late Thursday that the Poseidon statue lacked permits. The post The gods must be angry: Mexico ‘cancels’ statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity appeared first on Religion News Service.