Conservative Christians praise Trump’s anti-abortion record but say he’s stopped short of the goal (AP) — As Republican-led states have outlawed or further restricted abortion, Democrats believe the fight over abortion rights helps them at the polls. The post Conservative Christians praise Trump’s anti-abortion record but say he’s stopped short of the goal appeared first on Religion News Service.

A dramatic schism over social issues? The United Methodist Church has been here before (The Conversation) — The United Methodist Church will hold its General Conference, delayed several years by the pandemic, in April 2024. The meeting comes amid a dramatic divide over LGBTQ+ rights. The post A dramatic schism over social issues? The United Methodist Church has been here before appeared first on Religion News Service.

Why Sikhs celebrate the festival of Baisakhi (The Conversation) — The spirit of Baisakhi for Sikhs is reminiscent of the ideals of their gurus, who encouraged them to work toward building a just society. The post Why Sikhs celebrate the festival of Baisakhi appeared first on Religion News Service.

How allowing abortion for secular reasons means allowing it for religious reasons (RNS) — States’ abortion laws may not be ‘underinclusive.’ The post How allowing abortion for secular reasons means allowing it for religious reasons appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic bishops silent as Ascension hospital system shrinks maternity care (RNS) — The bishops have urged more support for mothers and families, even as Ascension, one of the largest Catholic health care providers in the US, has been closing labor and delivery units at its hospitals. The post Catholic bishops silent as Ascension hospital system shrinks maternity care appeared first on Religion News Service.

For Latino Muslims, Ramadan is a celebration of ‘Islam and Latinidad’ (RNS) — ‘The beauty is that we’re not expected to commit cultural apostasy when we convert to Islam.’ The post For Latino Muslims, Ramadan is a celebration of ‘Islam and Latinidad’ appeared first on Religion News Service.

Conservative Christians just lost their scholarly trump card on same-sex relationships (RNS) — Theologian Richard Hays’ reversal comes at a bad time for those who oppose accepting LGBTQ Christians. The post Conservative Christians just lost their scholarly trump card on same-sex relationships appeared first on Religion News Service.

Avi Dabush survived Oct. 7; so did his commitment to peace JERUSALEM (RNS) — The longtime peace activist has ramped up his activism since the terror attack that threatened his family and killed 5 in his village. The post Avi Dabush survived Oct. 7; so did his commitment to peace appeared first on Religion News Service.

New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy (RNS) — The new document takes a step back from the opening toward LGBTQ Catholics ushered in by Pope Francis. The post New Vatican document condemns gender theory, surrogacy appeared first on Religion News Service.

Shalom, Larry David! (RNS) — ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ was perhaps the most Jewish series on television. Here is why. The post Shalom, Larry David! appeared first on Religion News Service.

Anger in Malaysia over shoes bearing logo resembling Arabic word for God. Company head apologizes KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) —The Islamic department said if evidence that the logo was deliberately created to mimic the word “God” in Arabic, legal action will be taken to prevent similar future incidents. The post Anger in Malaysia over shoes bearing logo resembling Arabic word for God. Company head apologizes appeared first on Religion News S…

Latter-day Saints leader addresses congregants without a word on racial or LGBTQ+ issues SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Russell M. Nelson announced the planned construction in a pre-recorded closing speech at the twice-annual Salt Lake City conference. It’s traditionally watched by millions worldwide. The post Latter-day Saints leader addresses congregants without a word on racial or LGBTQ+ issues appeared first on Religion News Service.

An Argentine judge recognizes gender abuse suffered for years by 20 nuns in a breakthrough ruling BUNEOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) —The ruling in the homeland of Pope Francis cast a spotlight on the long-standing of abuse of nuns by priests and bishops in the Catholic Church. The post An Argentine judge recognizes gender abuse suffered for years by 20 nuns in a breakthrough ruling appeared first on Religion News Service.

LDS leaders announce new Mormon temple for Cincinnati (RNS) — The LDS Church has had a presence in the area since the earliest days of Mormonism in the 1830s. The post LDS leaders announce new Mormon temple for Cincinnati appeared first on Religion News Service.

Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader in Los Angeles, dies LOS ANGELES (AP) — After the 1992 Rodney King riots in South Los Angeles. Murray emerged as a calming presence and used his connections with political and business leaders to raise money for recovery efforts. The post Cecil L. ‘Chip’ Murray, influential pastor and civil rights leader in Los Angeles, dies appeared first on Religion News Service.

Words On Fire With Fred Garcia State of Belief host Rev. Paul Brandeis Raushenbush talks with crisis communication expert Helio Fred Garcia, author of the book “Words on Fire: The Power of Incendiary Language and How to Confront It” The post Words On Fire With Fred Garcia appeared first on Religion News Service.

Community of Christ celebrates 40 years of women’s ordination (RNS) — 40 years ago this week, the world’s second-largest Mormon denomination announced it would start ordaining women. That decision forever changed the church, which is now gearing up for its first female president. The post Community of Christ celebrates 40 years of women’s ordination appeared first on Religion News Service.

The fight against Hindu nationalism in the United States is multifaith, says a newly formed coalition (RNS) — A declaration from the newly formed coalition Savera: United Against Supremacy expressed the group’s ‘acute concern’ of Hindu nationalism, which they say now ‘finds itself in a deepening alliance with various facets of the American far-right.’ The post The fight against Hindu nationalism in the United States is multifaith, says a newly f…

Photos of the Week: Easter; colorful Bali festival (RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes Easter traditions, a colorful Hindu festival in Bali and more. The post Photos of the Week: Easter; colorful Bali festival appeared first on Religion News Service.

Catholic parishes disproportionately closed in poor, Black and Latino neighborhoods (RNS) — Priest shortages have played a significant role in the decisions to close parishes. The post Catholic parishes disproportionately closed in poor, Black and Latino neighborhoods appeared first on Religion News Service.