Faith leaders, politicians invoke God’s protection for Trump in wake of shooting (RNS) — Many also asked for prayers for the country as a whole and the polarized political landscape. The post Faith leaders, politicians invoke God’s protection for Trump in wake of shooting appeared first on Religion News Service.

A Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with best-selling author and journalist Jeff Sharlet about the ongoing surge in Christian nationalism and the future envisioned by Project 2025 The post A Slow Civil War with Jeff Sharlet appeared first on Religion News Service.

State Department criticizes religious persecution: But will it act? (RNS) — For the United States to credibly pronounce human rights to matter, then it must matter in all our relationships, friend and foe alike. The post State Department criticizes religious persecution: But will it act? appeared first on Religion News Service.

The church is radicalizing over Gaza (RNS) — Islamists, Zionists and conservative evangelicals are strange extremist bedfellows indeed. The post The church is radicalizing over Gaza appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Rath Yatra; Afro-Brazilian spirit (RNS) — Each week RNS presents a gallery of photos of religious expression around the world. This week’s photo gallery includes the annual Rath Yatra chariot festival, the Afro-Brazilian Ze Pelintra entity and more. The post Photos of the Week: Rath Yatra; Afro-Brazilian spirit appeared first on Religion News Service.

Matt Chandler under fire as podcast alleges Village Church hired father despite known abuse (RNS) — The allegations, which were shared in the ‘Bodies Behind the Bus’ podcast earlier this week, have sparked controversy online. The post Matt Chandler under fire as podcast alleges Village Church hired father despite known abuse appeared first on Religion News Service.

Forgotten in a coconut field, an 800-year-old tombstone expands India’s Jewish history (RNS) — Identified as the oldest Jewish artifact in India, the stone may be evidence of a previously unknown community.  The post Forgotten in a coconut field, an 800-year-old tombstone expands India’s Jewish history appeared first on Religion News Service.

The Knights of Columbus will cover Rupnik mosaics, pending investigation (RNS) — The lay Catholic men’s organization said it may cover the artwork in plaster after the conclusion of the Vatican’s investigation into Rupnik’s alleged sexual abuse. The post The Knights of Columbus will cover Rupnik mosaics, pending investigation appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vatican will prepare a document on the role of women in leadership in the Catholic Church RNS — On Tuesday, the Vatican announced that work is beginning on a document regarding women in leadership roles in the Catholic Church. Longstanding demands by women to have a greater say in the church’s life have mixed with Pope Francis’ big church reform process, culminating in this document. However, it faces criticism for perpetuating the s…

Prominent ‘queer affirming’ theologian facing trial by Church of the Nazarene (RNS) — The Rev. Thomas Jay Oord is accused of teaching doctrines contrary to the Church of the Nazarene. The post Prominent ‘queer affirming’ theologian facing trial by Church of the Nazarene appeared first on Religion News Service.

After debate, Black churchgoers often support but begin to question Biden (RNS) — Black church scholar Jason Shelton says ‘a lot of African Americans are up in the air with President Biden post debate.’ The post After debate, Black churchgoers often support but begin to question Biden appeared first on Religion News Service.

Online spaces create community for spiritual yoga practitioners (RNS) — Yoga churches, and the people who lead them, represent the evolving landscape of spirituality in America, blending ancient wisdom with modern practices to create a supportive community for seekers of all backgrounds. The post Online spaces create community for spiritual yoga practitioners appeared first on Religion News Service.

Iranian American wrestling champion leads effort to develop singlet for conservative Muslim women (RNS) — Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston, the first American woman to medal at the world championships in freestyle wrestling, formed a committee to design a wrestling outfit for international competition that respects religious and cultural traditions. The post Iranian American wrestling champion leads effort to develop singlet for conservative Musl…

The best rabbi I can be now is a journalist (RNS) — Right now, as Jeremiah reminds us, the world needs truth tellers far more than a big hug. The post The best rabbi I can be now is a journalist appeared first on Religion News Service.

Chief prosecutor defends Vatican’s legal system after recent criticism of pope’s absolute power ROME (AP) — Prosecutor Alessandro Diddi’s defense comes as the Vatican tribunal finalizes its written reasonings for its December 2023 verdicts. The tribunal convicted a cardinal and eight others of various financial-related crimes related to the Holy See’s 350 million euro investment in a London property, but has not yet explained its decisions…

The woman who skipped the Nova music festival on Oct. 7 (RNS) — She was supposed to go. She didn’t. Therein lies a story. The post The woman who skipped the Nova music festival on Oct. 7 appeared first on Religion News Service.

Sight & Sound partners to premiere their first ever LIVE broadcast into movie theaters nationwide, courtesy of Fathom Events Sight & Sound The post Sight & Sound partners to premiere their first ever LIVE broadcast into movie theaters nationwide, courtesy of Fathom Events appeared first on Religion News Service.

Artist Tobi Kahn receives ‘chaver’ honor, an ancient tradition with a modern twist (RNS) — The German-Jewish title with ancient roots is granted to those who exhibit significant spiritual and material leadership in their community. The post Artist Tobi Kahn receives ‘chaver’ honor, an ancient tradition with a modern twist appeared first on Religion News Service.

Students call for transparency as Cornerstone University guts humanities programs (RNS) — Several former faculty told RNS that the changes include the involuntary departures of six tenured faculty who had already signed contracts for the next school year. The post Students call for transparency as Cornerstone University guts humanities programs appeared first on Religion News Service.

At Buddhist-Christian dialogue, finding solidarity amid shifting religious landscape (RNS) — In a polarized country renegotiating the role of religion in civic life, interfaith partnerships are critical. The post At Buddhist-Christian dialogue, finding solidarity amid shifting religious landscape appeared first on Religion News Service.