Introducing Money, Meet Meaning — a podcast about faith & finance on the RNS Audio Network RNS Audio Network The post Introducing Money, Meet Meaning — a podcast about faith & finance on the RNS Audio Network appeared first on Religion News Service.

Introducing Money, Meet Meaning Hosts Tom Levinson (Jewish) and Amber Hacker (Christian), along with guest Eboo Patel (Muslim), swap practical takeaways for our financial lives – taken straight from the stories of their respective religious traditions. The post Introducing Money, Meet Meaning appeared first on Religion News Service.

Feud with ex-president leads to lawsuit, alleged threats of violence at Calvin University (RNS) — The prominent evangelical school hired a former business executive as president in hopes of turning around years of decline. But his tenure ended abruptly after the board alleged he’d sent inappropriate messages to a woman he was not married to. The post Feud with ex-president leads to lawsuit, alleged threats of violence at Calvin Univ…

New Year celebrations unite religious groups across the South Asian diaspora (RNS) — This week, people of all South Asian backgrounds celebrated the Hindu Solar New Year in their unique, regional ways. But common threads between the holidays, many say, have the power to unite those living in the diaspora. The post New Year celebrations unite religious groups across the South Asian diaspora appeared first on Religion New…

Vatican document on gender theory, surrogacy puzzles critics and advocates (RNS) — Experts question whether the pope will leave hot-button issues for his successor to decide or if he is paving the way for doctrinal reform. The post Vatican document on gender theory, surrogacy puzzles critics and advocates appeared first on Religion News Service.

A memoir explores a shattering childhood and narrow escape (RNS) — ‘Between Two Trailers’ is part of a growing genre describing in harrowing detail the abuse and neglect of parents caught in a maze of mental illness and religion. The post A memoir explores a shattering childhood and narrow escape appeared first on Religion News Service.

Guilty plea by leader of polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out PHOENIX (AP) — Authorities say Bateman created a sprawling network spanning at least four states as he tried to start an offshoot of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The post Guilty plea by leader of polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out appeared first on Religion News Service.

Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order ROME (AP) — The case is highly unusual, because it represented a secular civilian court essentially determining that the Vatican’s in-house canonical procedures grossly violated the nun’s fundamental rights. The post Vatican complains after French court rules in favor of nun dismissed from religious order appeared first on Religion News Service.

As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future. (AP) — Today, members from four continents vote at legislative gatherings, serve on boards together, go on mission trips to each others’ countries and are largely governed by the same rules. The post As a landmark United Methodist gathering approaches, African churches weigh their future. appeared first on Religion News Service.

Unfazed by danger and power, Guatemalan cardinal keeps up fight for migrants and the poor HUEHUETENANGO, Guatemala (AP) — Elevated by Pope Francis to the top hierarchy of the Catholic Church, Cardinal Álvaro Ramazzini has continued his unflinching focus on the poor, the Indigenous and the migrant. The post Unfazed by danger and power, Guatemalan cardinal keeps up fight for migrants and the poor appeared first on Religion News Service.

Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — On Saturday, Francis urged the Catacaos villagers to persist in their efforts to defend the land, where they raise cattle and produce honey. The post Pope Francis sides with Peruvian villagers who accused Catholic group of trying to steal their land appeared first on Religion News Service.

The perils and necessities of saying ‘I don’t know’ (RNS) — In political, academic and ecclesial life, expressing uncertainty is the equivalent of committing professional suicide. The post The perils and necessities of saying ‘I don’t know’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Prime Minister Netanyahu, don’t take us to Masada (RNS) — Israel survived a night of dark fear. Let’s keep it that way. The post Prime Minister Netanyahu, don’t take us to Masada appeared first on Religion News Service.

Faith and LGBT Politics with R. G. Cravens State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with Dr. R. G. Cravens of the Southern Poverty Law Center, author of the book “Yes, Gawd! How Faith Shapes LGBT Identity and Politics in the United States.” The post Faith and LGBT Politics with R. G. Cravens appeared first on Religion News Service.

Far-right pastor Doug Wilson meets with local critics in Idaho MOSCOW, Idaho (FaVS News) — More than 100 people attended the forum, which was held on the University of Idaho campus and organized by the student group Collegiate Reformed Fellowship. The post Far-right pastor Doug Wilson meets with local critics in Idaho appeared first on Religion News Service.

An Episcopal seminary found a solution to its fiscal woes. Then 7 bishops intervened. (RNS) — A group of seven New York-area bishops have objected to a long-term lease for General Episcopal Seminary, saying the lessee, a Catholic school, has a donor that does not support rights for gay, transgender and queer people. The post An Episcopal seminary found a solution to its fiscal woes. Then 7 bishops intervened. appeared first on Re…

Mormonism is still growing, but slowly (RNS) — There’s something for everyone to cheer — or boo — in the most recent data on the LDS church. The post Mormonism is still growing, but slowly appeared first on Religion News Service.

Photos of the Week: Eid al-Fitr; LDS General Conference (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Eid al-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan, the twice-annual LDS General Conference and more. The post Photos of the Week: Eid al-Fitr; LDS General Conference appeared first on Religion News Service.

How OJ Simpson changed the male-only way I talk, think and pray about God (RNS) — OJ’s violence toward his wife convinced me to pursue a more gender-balanced liturgy. The post How OJ Simpson changed the male-only way I talk, think and pray about God appeared first on Religion News Service.

In Northern Ireland, a long-awaited gurdwara opens with a wedding LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (RNS) — Derry’s growing population of Sikhs have been meeting in living rooms and kitchens since a fire destroyed one of only two gurdwaras in the country. The post In Northern Ireland, a long-awaited gurdwara opens with a wedding appeared first on Religion News Service.