Finding humanity at the border — in migrants, the Border Patrol and ourselves (RNS) — If we cannot always provide migrants with a home, we can still act as humane participants in their journeys. The post Finding humanity at the border — in migrants, the Border Patrol and ourselves appeared first on Religion News Service.

Land of the Violent Does freedom for some depend on violence against others? The Rev. Lee Butler, president of Iliff School of Theology, shares his perspective on the violent history at the founding of the U.S. that continues to influence how we relate to one another today. The post Land of the Violent appeared first on Religion News Service.

Premiere readings set at theatre row in NYC for winning scripts of inaugural Clive Awards playwriting competition A. Larry Ross Communications The post Premiere readings set at theatre row in NYC for winning scripts of inaugural Clive Awards playwriting competition appeared first on Religion News Service.

Poll: Religious groups think Trump’s actions immoral in hush money case, split on whether he broke the law (RNS) — A survey indicates while many believe Trump’s behavior has been immoral, it may not sway how people vote in November. The post Poll: Religious groups think Trump’s actions immoral in hush money case, split on whether he broke the law appeared first on Religion News Service.

Bible societies mount effort to revive view of Scripture as source of ancient wisdom (RNS) — Bible societies are attempting to understand why, in a time when 90% of the world’s population has access to the Christian sacred text, relatively few consider it a foundation of their lives. The post Bible societies mount effort to revive view of Scripture as source of ancient wisdom appeared first on Religion News Service.

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices (AP) — The dilemma reflects the age-old friction between faith and science at the heart of the recent IVF controversy in Alabama, where the state Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos have the legal status of children. The post A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices appeared first on Reli…

Ivory Coast splits with UMC but Kenya and other African conferences slow to follow NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) — ‘You don’t throw away the relationship of your sibling because you do not agree on an issue,’ said a former UMC bishop from Nairobi.  The post Ivory Coast splits with UMC but Kenya and other African conferences slow to follow appeared first on Religion News Service.

Louisiana’s new bill is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools (The Conversation) — The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, creating uncertainty about legislation such as Louisiana’s. The post Louisiana’s new bill is the latest to push limits of religion in public schools appeared first on Religion News Service.

Modi’s narrow win suggests Indian voters saw through religious rhetoric (The Conversation) — The ruling BJP failed to see that those who had not benefited from the country’s rapid economic growth were deeply unhappy. The post Modi’s narrow win suggests Indian voters saw through religious rhetoric appeared first on Religion News Service.

Faith-based agencies denounce Biden’s executive order at the southern border (RNS) — Six of the nine agencies tasked with resettlement by the federal government are faith-based and have a long history of advocating for immigrants. The post Faith-based agencies denounce Biden’s executive order at the southern border appeared first on Religion News Service.

US bishops’ report on the Synod on Synodality enumerates tensions but finds hope (RNS) — There was tension over adaptability and innovation in how the church evangelizes and welcomes people. The post US bishops’ report on the Synod on Synodality enumerates tensions but finds hope appeared first on Religion News Service.

SBC abuse reform task force ends its work with no names on database and no long-term plan (RNS) — Their report marks the second time a proposed database for abusive pastors has been derailed. The post SBC abuse reform task force ends its work with no names on database and no long-term plan appeared first on Religion News Service.

Meet the six preachers who want to lead the Southern Baptist Convention (RNS) — The SBC presidency is perhaps the most influential volunteer religious job in the country. Though unpaid, the SBC president has a bully pulpit to tout his beliefs and shape the leadership of the nation’s largest Protestant denomination. The post Meet the six preachers who want to lead the Southern Baptist Convention appeared first on Re…

Protests and antisemitic incidents prompt Jewish students to reconsider college choices (RNS) — The ADL’s Antisemitism Report Card gives failing grades to Harvard, MIT, Stanford, Michigan State, and Northwestern, among others. The post Protests and antisemitic incidents prompt Jewish students to reconsider college choices appeared first on Religion News Service.

Advocacy group responds to Southern Baptists’ ban on female pastors Baptist Women in Ministry The post Advocacy group responds to Southern Baptists’ ban on female pastors appeared first on Religion News Service.

Trump the totem (RNS) — Like other fascist leaders, Donald Trump has transposed himself from a man to a symbol. And that’s the danger. The post Trump the totem appeared first on Religion News Service.

What is the Kerygma? Carmel Communications The post What is the Kerygma? appeared first on Religion News Service.

God in the Machine – Prayer, Tech, and Money with Alessandro DiSanto Tom and Amber talk with Alessandro DiSanto, a co-founder of Hallow, the #1 prayer app in the world. Alessandro shares how prayer and Catholic values guide Hallow’s business model and decision-making – and, as a young, successful entrepreneur, how his faith informs his financial life and view on wealth accumulation. The post God in the Machine – …

Scholar on forgiveness in post-apartheid South Africa wins Templeton Prize (RNS) — She is a psychologist who served on South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission and developed a model for social healing. The post Scholar on forgiveness in post-apartheid South Africa wins Templeton Prize appeared first on Religion News Service.

India is doubling down on its traumatic attack on Sikh shrines 40 years ago (RNS) — India cannot become a true world power until it leaves behind the tyranny of the religious majority. The post India is doubling down on its traumatic attack on Sikh shrines 40 years ago appeared first on Religion News Service.