Christian ethics has long supported disability justice. Today, we need to do more. (RNS) — Catholics and others must fight for a broader ideal of disability justice. The post Christian ethics has long supported disability justice. Today, we need to do more. appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘Bad Faith’ sounds the alarm on the past and future of Christian nationalism (RNS) — Filmmakers Stephen Ujlaki and Chris Jones trace the origins of Christian nationalism from the Ku Klux Klan to the election of Donald Trump. The post ‘Bad Faith’ sounds the alarm on the past and future of Christian nationalism appeared first on Religion News Service.

At ‘Christ at the Checkpoint,’ Palestinian Christians rail against Western church’s response to war (RNS) — Attendees at a conference called for global church leaders to be held accountable for one-sided support for Israel. The post At ‘Christ at the Checkpoint,’ Palestinian Christians rail against Western church’s response to war appeared first on Religion News Service.

A nurse honored for compassion is fired after referring to Gaza ‘genocide’ in speech NEW YORK (AP) — The nurse, who is Palestinian American, was being honored for her compassion in caring for mothers who had lost babies when she drew a link between her work and the suffering of mothers in Gaza. The post A nurse honored for compassion is fired after referring to Gaza ‘genocide’ in speech appeared first on Religion News Service.

France’s headscarf ban in the 2024 Summer Olympics reflects a narrow view of national identity (The Conversation) — Laïcité, which historically upheld individual freedom, denies minority rights today, as seen in the ban on French athletes wearing hijabs at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The post France’s headscarf ban in the 2024 Summer Olympics reflects a narrow view of national identity appeared first on Religion News Service.

For American Jews, interfaith weddings are a new normal – and creatively weave both traditions together (The Conversation) — A Catholic friar under the chuppah? A bride in henna and a groom in a kippah? Many Jewish interfaith couples find ways to honor both of their faiths. The post For American Jews, interfaith weddings are a new normal – and creatively weave both traditions together appeared first on Religion News Service.

How a legendary Knights Templar symbol has puzzled and fascinated since the Middle Ages (The Conversation) — Warrior-monks crusaded for Christianity throughout medieval Europe. Adding to the ongoing mystery surrounding the military order is their enigmatic seal. The post How a legendary Knights Templar symbol has puzzled and fascinated since the Middle Ages appeared first on Religion News Service.

A Jewish veteran from London prepares to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings LONDON (AP) — Even as he prepared to embark for the battlefields of Normandy, Pvt. Mervyn Kersh was summoned by his commanding officer and threatened with arrest. Why, the officer demanded, had Kersh refused to eat his army rations of canned beef and vegetables, subsisting only on canned peaches? Was he trying to make himself The post A Jewi…

Christian organizations come together to take boycott, divestment action as Rafah campaign continues (RNS) — ‘A core practice of nonviolent resistance, including within our tradition, is economic non-cooperation with injustice,’ the Christian organizations wrote. The post Christian organizations come together to take boycott, divestment action as Rafah campaign continues appeared first on Religion News Service.

Passionists receive $1.25M from Lilly Endowment for innovative preaching program Sunday to Sunday Productions The post Passionists receive $1.25M from Lilly Endowment for innovative preaching program appeared first on Religion News Service.

Mainline Protestant clergy are increasingly pro-Palestinian. Their congregants may not follow. (RNS) — Will mainline leaders be swayed by their silent pro-Israel majorities? The post Mainline Protestant clergy are increasingly pro-Palestinian. Their congregants may not follow. appeared first on Religion News Service.

‘The Chosen’ announces release of Season Four, parts ways with Angel Studios (RNS) — Series creator Dallas Jenkins told RNS The Chosen LLC and Angel Studios had ‘different ideas of how to interpret both the contract and what’s going to sustain us in our future.’ The post ‘The Chosen’ announces release of Season Four, parts ways with Angel Studios appeared first on Religion News Service.

Defending Modi, Indian Americans work to educate Americans and their media LOS ANGELES (RNS) — With Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to win a third term in elections now underway in India, supporters in the United States are fighting what they say are misperceptions of his regime. The post Defending Modi, Indian Americans work to educate Americans and their media appeared first on Religion News Service.

Gloo announces second annual AI & the Church Hackathon focused on ‘Redemptive Technology’ Gloo The post Gloo announces second annual AI & the Church Hackathon focused on ‘Redemptive Technology’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

When childless becomes grandchildless (RNS) — New versions of the old wonderings begin all over again. The post When childless becomes grandchildless appeared first on Religion News Service.

SBC seminary says former staffer ordered sex assault report destroyed (RNS) — The president of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary says former chief of staff Heath Woolman told another staffer to make the report of a sexual assault ‘go away.’ The post SBC seminary says former staffer ordered sex assault report destroyed appeared first on Religion News Service.

Still hurting from violence, Mexican priests and families hope for peace ahead of elections CHIHUAHUA, México (AP) — The killings took place in Cerocahui in mid-2022, but the sorrow over the crimes has not diminished in the communities nestled in the remote Tarahumara mountains. The post Still hurting from violence, Mexican priests and families hope for peace ahead of elections appeared first on Religion News Service.

Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he’s deflecting from his own problems TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The war has reignited the long debate about the definition of antisemitism and whether any criticism of Israel amounts to anti-Jewish hate speech. The post Netanyahu frequently makes claims of antisemitism. Critics say he’s deflecting from his own problems appeared first on Religion News Service.

Westar denounces Christian nationalism as threat to Christianity and US integrity. Westar Institute The post Westar denounces Christian nationalism as threat to Christianity and US integrity. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis disappoints progressives. He will do so again. (RNS) — Moving too quickly may blow up the church. Moving too slowly means losing the young. The post Pope Francis disappoints progressives. He will do so again. appeared first on Religion News Service.